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A great number of industries are affected by the run-up to and the aftermath of a general election, particularly recruitment. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the potential shake-ups and upsets in Westminster, the IT and tech industry has managed to buck the trend seen in the public sector in particular and actually experienced a boom in recruitment growth.
Job interviews can be very difficult and nerve-wracking situations, and not just for the interviewee. Whether you’re attending or holding the interview, here are some crucial tips for those on both sides of the table…
Not so long ago at the peak of the recession, hundreds of candidates would be battling for the limited job supply in the UK. However, the tides have now changed for Britain’s recruitment landscape, which now boasts an increasingly buoyant employment market.
Britain’s economy continues to recover and consequently businesses of a diverse range of sectors are increasing their recruitment intake.
So you’re in the market for a job. From perfecting your CV to honing your interview skills, there’s plenty job-seekers can do to keep themselves busy and improve their chances of securing their dream job.
In January this year, newly released figures from Eurostat showed that 11,000 people were returning to work in the UK each week. With the employment rate returning to pre-recession levels, the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said Britain’s job creation was “the envy of Europe.”
One of the most prominent aspects of George Osborne’s 2015 Budget was the concept of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ and his plans to turn northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool, into economic hubs that rival London and the South East.
Due to the growth and recent success of the business, Adria Solutions Ltd is pleased to announce a move to an exciting new office premises – the historic Old Pump House in Poynton, Stockport.
In June 2014 the UK Government introduced new legislation that gives employees the legal right to ask for flexible working options. The Government said it wanted to abandon the “cultural assumption” that flexible working arrangements are confined to parents and carers, and ensure the practice applies to all.
It’s great news for graduates. According to recent research, the first of the students that paid the higher tuition fees will graduate in the most lucrative recruitment market for more than a decade. The attractive graduate job market in the UK in 2015 includes an increase in the number of jobs available and better starting salaries at many of the country’s top employers.
With tinsel decoratively dangled across workstations, office gossip going into overdrive following the Christmas party and a general buzz around the workplace that only Christmas can create, there’s no denying the festive season is now in full swing.
As employees of all trades are looking forward to a well-earned break, 2015 is just round the corner and the savviest of recruiters and employers are formulating recruitment strategies for the forthcoming year.
We take a look at five recruitment strategies for 2015 that are likely to prove an invaluable asset in attracting the best candidates, staying ahead of competitors and generating company growth next year.
Web developers, software analysts, IT project managers, security administrators, support technicians, just about every strand of the IT profession you can care to imagine is in huge demand. What’s more, due to a significant shortage in relevant skills, IT professionals are witnessing a nationwide rise in salaries.
Common reasons an employer delays post-interview contact
You got through to the interview stage, the interview went well and you felt confident you’d hear back soon with good news. The days quickly turn into weeks and before you know it a month has gone by and you’ve still not heard anything.
Candidates having to wait for prolonged periods to be informed of the outcome of an interview is a fair from ideal scenario and, unfortunately, a fairly common one.
While some organisations, as standard practice, send out rejection emails or letters, other take much longer to inform applicants of an interview outcome.
Being in the ‘unknown’ period can be agonising for a candidate. If you are in that position you might get some relief from the following fairly common reasons an employer delays post-interview contact.
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