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“So why do you want this job?” Answering that question at interview should be really easy, and can be! However often the answers are unprepared and uninspiring. All of these may be true and they may well explain why you have applied for a new job but do they encourage the interviewer to want to […]

Todays market is proving more than ever that having an attractive package for your employees is of utmost importance. This is not only to attract candidates, but also to retain talent. Nowadays, this is much more than a salary – although this is a strong draw. Especially with the rise to the cost of living,

The current labour market is forcing organisations to rethink their employee strategies. The UK is currently faced with a considerable labour shortage due to a number of factors and so candidate attraction can be a struggle. Industry figures show that with lockdown lifting, many businesses are struggling to hire. The Office for National Statistics gives

It’s been reported that hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds (5 – 7 seconds, on average!) reviewing each CV that they receive. In such a short space of time, how are you supposed to make a good impression, and get your application into that ‘yes’ pile? In an ideal world you will tailor your

Despite threats to the sector posed by Brexit and COVID-19, 1.1 million people still work in the UK’s financial industry – rising to more than 2.3 million if including related professional services. With prospects of progression and opportunity for further training, and salary rises in parallel to this, the Finance / Accounting sector is a

This week it is International week of happiness at work and it has got me thinking about how many people we speak to that are genuinely unhappy with their job! A move to a new role could be the answer however before you make that move what should you be considering to make sure you do not

Our top five reasons to give temping a chance! Temporary work is an integral part of many organisations staffing requirements, with many local businesses we work with looking for a flexible workforce to provide additional support, this could be to cover holiday or sickness, to support a project or whilst they recruit on a permanent

In celebration of our 50th year anniversary we are holding an online raffle “50 days 50 prizes” raising money for St Margarets Hospice, a charity that we have worked with for many years and continue to support. For over 40 years St Margarets Hospice Care has been helping patients and their families and carers across Somerset

We have been contacted by an Action Group who are involved in a Barclays backed university project. This looks like it could have a positive impact for families who fit the qualifying criteria. We wanted to reach out in our community of candidates and clients, as this may not be directly relevant however you may

Director of Somerset-based recruitment company reveals his business’s new year’s resolution is to “go green”. Taunton, Somerset (UK): Jobseekers Recruitment Services Ltd., specialists in the commercial recruitment sector, are determined to bring about positive change in 2021. They are committed, going forwards, to making their operations more sustainable. Company Director, John Farmer, said: “Making decisions