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Lockdown and beyond…….

16th June 2020 | Career AdviceCorona VirusCovid-19Job HuntingLockdownRecruiting

The last few months have been surreal for all sorts of reasons and at the start of March we watched many of our clients start to get itchy feet, put jobs on hold and cancel temporary bookings due to a virus we knew was coming our way but knew very little about. We sensed we would be in for a rough ride, just like 7 out of 10 businesses who had to take the difficult decision to Furlough their staff. All of our Consultants say that recruitment is in their blood and they love their...

How will the CORONAVIRUS affect your job search and how to overcome it to find your dream Employer

22nd April 2020 | Career AdviceJob HuntingMotivationalNewsRecruitingYourRecruit

There are no two ways about it, the COVID-19 Pandemic will certainly slow your job search down, but in reality there is no reason to stop it completely.  Now is the time to invest your spare time into researching potential companies you're interested in and make a shortlist of those you feel you would like to work for.  Search for testimonials from employees who have worked at your shortlisted companies as these will give you an overall idea of just how they operate from the view of those...

Recruiting in a candidate driven market

3rd March 2020 | Job HuntingMotivationalRecruiting

  Are you finding recruiting top talent is a challenge? Are you finding that candidates are being snapped up before you can turn around? We are!  With the uncertainty of Brexit and a slightly unstable climate we have seen a real shift in the market with clients recruiting.  With this in mind, we wanted to provide some tips on how to secure the candidate you really want!   Dedicate your time to recruitment! Only too often do we take roles in at the end of a...

Back to School: Finding that “perfect” work/life balance!!

5th February 2020 | Job HuntingMotivational

As we enter the new school year the nerves are most likely setting in for both parents and/or students, whether this be on your little one’s first day at school, your teenager starting at secondary school or indeed those entering their final years of school. Any of the above can be a daunting and stressful time and as a parent you will be wanting the best for your children and this could involve a lot of juggling with work and home life balance. Achieving a healthy work-life balance...

Show the love in February!

3rd February 2020 | Job HuntingMotivational

                        With Valentine’s Day just around the corner many of us are feeling the love, but what if we are not feeling the love for our job anymore?  With this year being a leap year, is it time to take the leap to a more fulfilling job or a new career? Job hunting is a job in itself and can seem daunting but you don’t need to do it alone.  We are here to help you through the...

Follow in Harry and Meghan’s footsteps:

13th January 2020 | Job HuntingMotivational

    As we say farewell to 2019 and HELLO to 2020, it is no secret that this time of the year is the busiest and is one of the best times to find a new job – if our most loved Harry and Meghan can do it the world is surely your oyster!! Last year was a busy time for us at YourRecruit as we placed a record numbers of candidates into new positions and there is no sign of the market slowing down in 2020, in fact quite the opposite.   As candidates look for new...

Finding the Right Company to Work For?

1st November 2019 | Job HuntingMotivational

In a candidate-driven market, YOU are in the driving seat! Increased competition means that clients are having to up their game in order to attract the best candidates in the market. So how do you ensure that you are finding the right company for you? Research the company – start on their website; clients often have an ‘about us’ section which explains more about the organization, how they were set-up and what their ethos and values are. This gives you the chance to really understand...

Who said redundancy needs to be the end of the world?

1st October 2019 | Job HuntingMotivational

  If you’ve been following the news, then you’ll have found it difficult to avoid the topic of redundancies recently. Dominating the headlines at the moment is the announcement that Thomas Cook Group had no choice but to enter into compulsory liquidation, resulting in around 9,000 redundancies. Locally, there has also been the news that Canon are to close their Reigate HQ which will result in the relocation or redundancy of 450 staff over the next twelve months. With this in mind,...