Recruitment Guides

The vast majority of candidates in the job market looking for a new role are becoming increasingly aware of the mounting pressures they are being faced with in order to stand out and secure a new position. With the UK’s unemployment rate rising to 3.6% in the three months leading up to September, up from…

  In our previous blog, we discussed if recruiters really help their candidates, or if it’s all just how they present themselves online without really following through with an excellent service.  We advised candidates to ask themselves the following questions when trying to determine if the recruiter they are working with is really looking out…

The world of work has changed a lot over the last two years, largely due to the rise in remote working and growth in certain sectors, which has led to new opportunities for job seekers. While 2020 saw job losses and many workers placed on furlough as businesses were forced to close their doors, 2021…

The pandemic has undoubtedly shifted the world of work as we know it. Remote working, an increased focus on diversity & inclusion (D&I), and growing skills shortages are some of the key drivers shifting employer and employee perceptions of what a great place to work looks like.  When it comes to hiring specialist skills, employers…

Our Talent Attractions series is back! You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to put a face to a name, take a peek behind the PRS curtain, or get some insights into life at a busy recruitment business.  This time, we’re catching up with PRS Associate Director, Glenn Steed, to get the scoop…

“Need help crafting the perfect CV? Contact a member of our team who will be happy to support you!” Does this sound familiar? Many job seekers turn to recruiters for help and guidance in securing that perfect role but can sometimes fail to receive it.  Unfortunately, some unscrupulous recruiters don’t have their candidate’s best interests…

This month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported the UK’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest since 1974. While falling unemployment levels is welcome news, there remains a huge talent shortage across many sectors. The ONS revealed that job vacancies rose to a record 1,295,000 between February and April 2022, an increase of 33,700…

Welcome back to our Talent Attraction series, where we get to know members of the PRS team to find out more about who they are and what makes them tick. This time we were joined by PRS rising star and Permanent Tech Manager Junior Akinyemi, who talks about his recruitment journey, the unique PRS culture…