Following on from our blog last week discussing the current candidate climate and labour shortage we are putting it out there…we want you!!!

We are seeking candidates to fill positions within customer services, administration and accountancy positions, all you need to do is register with us and we will do the hard work for you!

So, what does registering mean and how can you go about it?

Registering with JR Personnel means you will have access to some fantastic positions which most likely will not be advertised on other platforms or by other agencies. We recruit for all office based roles in the Leicestershire region ranging from Office Junior to company Director in both temporary and permanent positions, so whatever you’re looking for it’s likely we will be able to help.

Registration is super simple, we will ask you to complete our registration forms, provide proof of identity and then have a brief chat over a video call with one of our agents. We like to get to know our candidates so we can place you in the perfect company and industry, having a chat also gives you the chance to ask any questions or relay any concerns you may have.

So, if you’re wanting to look for something new, why not register on our website today or send your CV in to [email protected]

You may have seen our post on Facebook this morning advertising for temporary workers to get in touch; to say there’s a shortage of candidates at the moment is an understatement. It’s not just us feeling the strain however, labour shortages are the new global pandemic according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation with them reporting that as the market currently stands we could see a fall in expected GDP by 1.2% by 2027 which will cost the economy between £30 and £39 billion every year. 

A significant cause of this is the fact that many candidates are lacking the skills required to fulfil positions. Last week we posted a blog about World Youth Skills Day which is aimed at raising awareness and tackling this very issue; opening up dialogue and educating young people with skills which will be relevant to roles and careers later in life. This lack of skills is directly impacting businesses as people are making more and more demands when it comes to choosing which role is right for them, it’s definitely a candidates market, particularly those who are trained and skilled in specific subjects, with a power which they have never had before.

Cost of living of course impacts the decisions people make when choosing a new career. Childcare costs have risen at an exponential rate in recent years, meaning those with children are having to choose between working or staying at home. Fuel costs are increasing the demand for hybrid and flexible working patterns, or working from home 100% of the time, post pandemic we are still seeing large amounts of people refusing to go back to the office, again putting strain on businesses and the recruitment process.

So what can be done? Bridging the gap between educational skills and workplace skills, particularly those in data and technology as it’s expected 5 million workers being under skilled in basic digital skills by 2030, a strong bond between businesses and educational settings, changing legislation for immigrants to attract skilled workers, offering training including learning English to assist with integration into work and society. Various things can be done but will take time. In the meantime, if you're looking for a job and are a skilled worker, get in touch with us today to hear how we can help. 

It’s Friday and we are set for a scorcher of a weekend, what could be better, just make sure you have your factor 50 at the ready!

Not only is it nearly the weekend but it is also World Youth Skills Day which has been celebrated every 15^th July since the UN established it back in 2014. The holiday was initiated to celebrate and raise awareness surrounding the importance of equipping our youth and young workers with the skills for future employment and entrepreneurship.

More and more young people are choosing to stay in education for longer, which is a great thing, but it does mean the youth labour population is shrinking, therefore those who are available are more in demand than ever before. Not only that but on a global scale it takes on average a young person over a year to find a suitable, stable job according to the International Labour Organisation. If you or someone you know is struggling to figure out their next step since finishing education we can help.

Here at JR Personnel we celebrate our younger candidates and try to offer them as much guidance as possible when registering with us, including CV writing tips, interview coaching and regular emails and calls to keep in touch once  placed in a role. We have worked with many of our clients for decades so have a strong relationship and understanding of what kind of candidate will be a great personality fit. Even if you don't have any work experience yet we can assess personality wise you will be a great fit for certain companies and can impress this upon our clients, resulting in more opportunities. Send your CV today to have a chat with one of our recruiters and start your new career! 

How to Improve Your CV - Let JR Personnel Help 

Let’s face it, writing a CV is not exactly an enjoyable task, nor is it probably how you want to spend your free time when there’s so many other important or fun things to be done, BUT a good CV can really make you stand out from the rest and, when the average employer only spends between 5-7 seconds looking at a CV, every word really does count.

See our tips below to help make your CV be top of the pile!

LAYOUT 

Consider your layout when creating your CV – it’s always handy for employers to be able to see your name and contact information clearly, this should be at the top of the page and include your address (your post code will suffice) contact email and telephone so hiring managers can get in touch to arrange easily to ask further questions and arrange interviews etc.

PERSONAL STATEMENT 

Your personal statement should be a short paragraph or a few lines giving a brief insight into who you are and what your skills and ambitions are. Try to avoid generic phrases like “hard working individual” and “good team player”, draw on specific skills which you have picked up from education, previous employment or life experiences. Keep it short and sweet!

PREVIOUS ROLES AND EDUCATION 

If you’ve had previous roles you should list these with your most recent first, make sure you include job titles, start and end dates and also why you left or are looking to leave the role. Bullet point or write a few lines of your main duties and responsibilities, this will give hiring managers a clear and concise view of your skills and experiences. List education after job roles, most recent first. If you have several qualifications save time and space by stating how many pass grades you have, for example: “8 GCSE’s grade C and above including English, Maths and Science”.

If you are applying for your first role you can list education first and lengthen out your personal statement, detailing what kind of role you’re looking for and any skills and experiences you’re hoping to learn. You can also include a hobby and interests section where you can list any additional skills or interests which give an insight into your personality, it's good to also provide some character references, a teacher or club leader will do.

CV RELEVANCE 

I can’t stress this enough; it is so important to ensure that your CV is relevant to the position you’re applying for. This may mean you need several variations of your CV if you’re applying for a number of different roles but it will one hundred percent be worth it. You can do this by looking at the job specification of a role you’re applying for and pick out key words to reiterate and offer examples of in your CV. If a hiring manager is looking for Team Leader experience detail examples of this and be specific with how large a team you’ve managed before.

AND FINALLY...

Remember to try and keep your CV as short as possible, ideally one or two pages of A4 paper. If you’ve had a lengthy career with numerous positions this can be tricky, but you don’t need to bullet point duties and responsibilities for every single role, just the ones relevant to the position you’re applying for or within the past ten years. 

And remember, if you need further CV writing advice, someone to check your CV over and offer further tips and improvements feel free to send your CV in to us at: [email protected] and one of our consultants will be happy to assist. This is a completely free, no pressure service so why not get in touch today!