TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FINDING THE PERFECT JOB OR CANDIDATE
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It is Estimated that 70% of jobs are filled without ever being advertised.
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If you want to register with an agency you will need to be able to supply your CV, Photographic ID to show your right to work in the UK and visas if necessary, your National Insurance number and two referees that can be contacted, if you want temporary work you will also need to bring your bank details with you.
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National Minimum wage is now £5.35 for adults, £4.45 for 18-21 year olds and £3.30 for 16-17 year olds.
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In 1973 it was made unlawful for agencies to charge before finding you work except in both the entertainment and modelling industries when it was made unlawful in 2004.
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Be aware employers are now checking out potential candidates on my space, facebook and you tube to check out what you are up to at the weekend if you are a current job seeker please also ensure you email address isn’t giving to much away about your pastimes.
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Age regulations came into force in October 2006 everyone is covered by the legislation except the regular armed forces, full and part time reservists and unpaid volunteers.
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It is estimated that employees waste an estimated 31 hours per year per employee on deleting junk mail that equates to a full working week per year per employee.
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Only 50% of graduates are expected in to stay in their first job for over three years.
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It is estimated that up to 40% of workers regularly visit the auction site eBay during the working day.
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A survey has found that more than one in two employees strongly regret accepting the new job immediately after starting. 26% of voluntarily leave within the first month of employment usually citing poor treatment as the prime reason. 59% of new recruits are left to their own devices on the first day of work, 12% had been refused entry to the premises because they weren't expected, 46% are not allocated a desk, 67% did not have an e-mail address and 46% said they were given no training during the first week.
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INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You’ve managed to get over the 1st hurdle (Us) now your approaching the finish line. All that’s between you and that dream job is a panel of complete strangers who are only interested in how you can help their company.
1st impressions are vitally important so it’s crucial you impress on arrival.
Remember to Prepare, we cannot stress how important this is. There is no excuse for turning up without having researched the company.
We will help as much as we can, we recommend you checking related websites and Google search names of your interviewers.
Dress code – This is vitally important to get just right. And unless told otherwise by us...
Men: always wear a suit, shirt, tie, smart shoes.
Ladies: Business dress is appropriate, please wear a suit.
No facial jewellery, chewing gum, visible tattoos (if you can help it)
Always turn your mobile phone off before you enter the interview.
Always get there in time. Try to arrive 10 minutes before your due to be seen. It allows you time to relax, gather your thoughts, and prepare for the task ahead.
Now you’re ready to impress, one important fact you should remember before you walk through that door is:
“Experts believe you have 7 seconds to make a 1st impression”
Good Luck
(And if in doubt), Here is a CHEAT to help you succeed!
Confidence – Believe in yourself, you have as much chance of getting this job as the next person.
Handshake – A firm handshake is always a sign of a confident applicant.
Eye Contact – A very important piece of Non Verbal Communication, it show’s your interested.
Attention – The worst thing in an interview is to lose track of what you’re being asked, stay focused from start - finish.
Think!! – Always think about what you’re going to say. You’ve got this far, Don’t blow it now!!
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