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Ten tips to make a success of flexible working

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Ten tips to make a success of flexible working to mull over as there is a renewed sense of optimism for staff who are looking to a future of flexible or “hybrid” working.

It’s an exciting time for businesses who are exiting “survival mode” are looking to embrace the new normal. The trend for businesses is not “how do we go back to the old way of working” but rather is this our opportunity to learn some positive lessons from the past year and break out of the traditional 9-5 model.

Ten tips to make a success of flexible working

So what will this new exciting future look like?

Not every industry will be able to shift to a remote, nor would want to, with industries such as manufacturing and distribution always needing a majority of staff, on site. The new normal will clearly look different for every business.

The question is how can technologies and practices adopted over the course of the pandemic be used to drive businesses forward in a period of growth. To the benefit of both staff and company leaders. The past 12 months has demonstrated the ability of organisations to adapt and clearly, there is optimism about the return to the workplace as people recognise the positive social drivers for going into the office.

Over the pandemic many businesses now see that a mixture of working from home  with a few days required to attend offices is the way forward. So lets look at some tips to make this a success:

Ten tips to make a success of flexible working:
  1. Open and honest communication –  foster trust and engagement through organisations through regular and honest communications.
  2. Ensuring working teams are scheduled in the office collectively- schedule team members to be working in the office on the same days. Collaborative working will help spark the new ideas business needs to gain a competitive advantage.
  3. Adapting working hours- A return to the workplace doesn’t have to mean a return to rigidity. Allowing employees the flexibility to adapt their start/end times to suit their needs if in the office.
  4. Book a Desk-  implement desk booking services to ensure an easy and safe flow of workers in and out of the premises and allow teams to arrange their schedules in advance.
  5. Reports on flexible working- keep a close eye on productivity in and out of the office via the normal systems and provide regular reports in order to change and adapt again if needed.
  6. Equipment management- us a cloud based system to order and track employee equipment. Making them as portable as possible.
  7. Encouraging the use of annual leave- Making sure that employees use holiday time and not flexible time as their “downtime”!
  8. Reassess your office space -Ensuring the office is future proofed for hybrid working-: Are you set up to accommodate a mix of remote and on premise workers? Do you need as much space? Audit what you have and adapt. Others are.
  9. Social activities- ensure that office or virtual based days still ensures that each employee, regardless of location, is receiving the same level of engagement.
  10. Fostering a team mind set- make every effort to keep a team mindset at the centre of all you do. Use cloud based systems to help facilitate a flow between office and home.

What will this new normal look like? Have a read. Check out some of our flexible jobs on our job search page and our advertised jobs on Reed. The future looks bright… lets get everyone working!

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Nail that new job !

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Nail that new job !

The sun is finally shining, the clocks have changed and days are getting longer. Is there any better way to celebrate than nailing that new job? To help you along, whether you have been searching for a while or are new to it all,  here are four great tips to give you a spring job search boost and nail that new job!

Clean up your CV

Don’t make these mistakes! Review or update your CV; companies take on average 6 seconds to decide whether they want to look further at a candidate. So make sure yours stands out by ensuring it’s layout is clear and not too long. Only include the basics of your previous roles and any important points which relate to the new job you are applying for. Any further details needed to nail the post can be discussed over the phone or in an interview.

Get to know us!

We are a friendly bunch and really believe in building a one to one relationship with our candidates. We will listen to your needs and experiences and match them to jobs we currently have or keep you in mind for future roles. Always remember to respond to any emails and calls and take onboard any feedback we provide. We speak directly to your potential employers and are responsible for selling you,  so make sure you let us get to know you well. Get the best out of EW Recruitment.

Polish up your interview skills

Interviews can be pretty daunting, especially if you haven’t been to one in a while.  Remember, they don’t have to be scary! Your dedicated Recruiter at EW Recruitment will be there every step of the way to help you in the process, providing you with support on how to prepare and impress at each stage.  With us, a one of the leading recruitment agencies in Hertfordshire UK in your corner there is no need to worry and with our tips, hints and support you are sure to nail that new job

Remember to follow our social media for more help with your job search.

 

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Spring clean your career and find your new dream job!

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Spring clean your career and find your new dream job with these 8 actions to take for that professional spring boost.

Achievements

1. Start a list of specific achievements and statistics, such as a time you increased sales by a set percentage with a certain campaign or innovation.

2.  Think about the skills that were demonstrated when you achieved each and how it may benefit both your current and potential future employers.

This is both a confidence boost that you are capable of making a real difference in your role and a chance to be prepared for your job hunt or promotion.  They look fantastic on your CV and you can keep track of your future triumphs as well.

Mentality

3.  Notice the tasks that most stress you out in your day to day working life and the tasks you are most dreading. Think about how your attitude can be changed when approaching these tasks and seek advice or adjust deadlines if necessary.

4.  Pick up on both the business value for these tasks and the opportunities that they may bring overcoming challenges and hurdles. Instead of feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, you know that this could soon become another achievement.

Learning possibilities

 5.  Look into opportunities to better yourself. These include training via courses, workshops classes and seminars, both on and offline. Mention it to your employer.

6.  Arrange a career mentor who you can learn from and use for all sorts of advice.

Caring for yourself  

7.  Ensure that you take regular breaks at work using numerous tools and apps etc. Fitbits, for example, can be set to remind you to get up and take a short walk at regular intervals throughout the day when you are mostly sitting at your desk.

8.  Disorder around your workspace can bring you down, so de-clutter and fill it with positive things to boost your mindset.

We hope this checklist will make you really think about your career and attitude as you tick items off. When you have emerged as the fresh and clean new you, we will happily help get you that new dream job so give us a call or check out our job adverts

0330 0520 700

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Embracing the new normal

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Embracing the new normal, as we adjust to life post pandemic, many people are very experienced at working remotely. Technology has advanced so much that it is now almost easy to work practically anywhere with Wi-Fi. Instant communication and collaboration are possible with so many great tools.

Millennials, in particular, have grown up familiar with using technology to communicate cheaply and effectively and expect flexibility in their working life as a result.

Some benefits  of embracing the new normal

1. No commuting – less arriving late and/or stressed due to train or traffic problems and staff not paying petrol or for tickets.

 

2. Stress is reduced – stress in the workplace is a huge cost to the economy. Stress is dramatically lowered, so health problems relating to stress are lowered. There is more time for exercise which obviously boosts health. You can replace some of the commute time with activity time.

 

3. Reduced Office Costs – a financial drain on many businesses. Obviously the more people you have in the office at any one time, the more space you need and that costs money.

 

4. You can find talent anywhere in the world, especially in industries with a skills shortage – and not have to relocate anyone. More diverse backgrounds are great for creativity.

 

5. Productivity is higher – as less distractions and staff can get comfortable and focused. You can wear what you feel most productive in.

 

6. A happy workforce and increased morale means greater staff retention. You can live and work wherever makes you happy, with a great work-life balance.

 

Many of our jobs now include the option of working from home. Check out our jobs or give us a ring

0330 0520 700

info@ewrecruitment.co.uk

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Find that job!

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If you are you doing lots of  remote applying right now, here is a list of 9 tips to use your valuable time most efficiently and find that job !

1. Create proper job search plan

Really think about your weekly schedule and when you have or can make pockets of time. If you’re particularly busy, this may be more complicated so think about how much of a priority it is for you. If something is important to you, you will find time, it just sometimes takes a little creativity and juggling.

Incorporate planning tools – there are plenty of apps out there that use timers and the like so you are focused and get straight to the task when you don’t want to allow yourself to be distracted. If not focused you will probably make mistakes.

 

2. Organise your application materials

it is widely recommended to personalise your CV and cover letter for each job. But do this strategically. Create a template of both that can be amended quickly and accurately and it still becomes a completely personalised application to the employer.

If you’re applying for a few different types of position, have core templates for each type.  Then only minimal tweaking is required and you save a lot of wasted time by being proactive.

If you have different types of template, make sure they are named it clearly so the wrong one doesn’t go to the wrong job.

 

3. Track your progress

Ideally keep a record of everyone you applied to and when, the materials you used and when you followed it up. You won’t apply for the same job twice, or keep re-reading the same job description.

You can also use it to track success rates, for example, number of interview invitations per application. Then you can use that to inform how you approach your applications in future.

 

4. Boost your skills

Work out where you are most lacking when it comes to the skillsets of that dream job, and see where you can learn to do it better. Read a book on it, or take advantage of the plethora of courses you can do online to erase that skills gap on your CV. A If you are unemployed, it will keep yourself employable while you boost your skills and it is a great way to stay busy. It shows employers that you are motivated when it comes to bettering yourself.

if you are able to afford it, volunteer work or low-paid jobs can also really improve your skills and make you more employable.

 

5. Networking

There may be local events for professionals in your area designed for networkers that you can take advantage of.

Get involved in industry conversation, on and offline. Take advantage of LinkedIn and ensure your profile is completely up to date as it is the first place many recruiters still look. Have you had any mentors or former colleagues the past that you can get back in contact with? Reach out to as many people in your field as you can think of and make sure they all know that you’re looking for a job.

 

6. Come up with specific ideas on ways the employer can improve their business

Ideas such as ways to save money or increase efficiency, or potential sales/marketing campaigns, will be an enormous asset. Properly organise them and give each a lot of thought.

 

7. Start a blog 

Take the opportunity to show off everything you know about your chosen field and share it with others with the opportunity to discuss. If you are an expert in your industry you will be a credit to your employer. It helps if you are passionate about the subject.

 

8. Treat your job hunt as a full-time job

If you are not currently in employment, make sure that you commit a similar amount of time and dedication as a full-time role. This also keeps you in good habits ready for employment.

 

9. Take breaks

As searching for a job can be incredibly stressful, it is particularly important to ensure that you get sufficient downtime to relax and be calm. So exercise, like a walk, can really help to calm. Catch up with friends and make sure you are taking car e of yourself with keep your head screwed on.

Good luck !

Interested ? We are dedicated to providing you with the best personal recruitment service. Please contact us  and we will be there every step of the way to help you in the process, providing you with support on how to prepare and impress at each stage.  Check out  our tips, hints and support article and remember to follow our social media for more help with your job search.

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Handling Rejection

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Handling Rejection is necessary skill as rejection can and does occur at many stages within the job hunt. You may have only sent your application, you may have been hoping for a second interview, or you may have been a finalist.  It has probably happened to you at some point.

Here are some thoughts on how to respond in a resilient manner, without descending into doom and gloom. You are not a failure!

 

Handling Rejection is necessary skill

As there is only one winner for each job, it is an inevitability that most applicants will be disappointed. Manage your expectations accordingly and your emotions and resilience will follow. Other roles and employers may be a better fit so keep your eyes open.

 

Your negative brain

Your brain is more likely to focus on the bad side of this, taking it personally and getting incredibly disheartened. If you know were not suitable for this role, don’t generalise to all roles. Different employers look for different things and have different cultures. The one you fit is out there. Think of it as a fresh chance to improve yourself and know you will be amazing in the next one.

 

Questioning yourself

In line with negative thinking, you may be questioning every little mistake you might have made in the process in a non-constructive manner. Dwelling on past negativity with such questions stops you moving forward learning and using the experience to get the next one. A little resilience helps you turn it into constructive questioning focused on the future. Remind yourself that it is not productive and ask for help and feedback if necessary.

 

Your achievements

Make a list of the accomplishments you have made in your working life

Did you increase sales? Did you lead a project or train staff? What obstacles have you had to overcome? What problems have you solved? Is there any other contribution you made?

Then consider the skills you required in these situations.

These will boost your confidence and help demonstrate to yourself that you are more than capable of overcoming any challenge an employer might put your way. It is also useful in the next interview

 

Final thought

It may feel like the end of the world but that role was not the one. Now focus on the next one and get in touch with us for advice and new role ideas.
         

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Happy Candidates

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We have Happy Candidates !

We have recently started sending placed candidates a short survey to see what we can be doing better during the process. We are so happy to report that we have “Happy Candidates”!

Of the results to date:

100% would recommend us

100% gave their satisfaction with EW Recruitment the highest rating

100% said our service met their personal needs extremely well

100% said we were either extremely responsive or very responsive to questions or concerns

100% gave our service quality the highest rating

 

Here are some of the comments you gave:

None! Keep up the good work!

Shame we never got to meet as I am extremely happy in my new (ish) role now and is the job I’ve waited for, Emma’s patience and persistence with me paid off!

Gill P

 

Fantastic service

Sophie L

 

We also received this review outside of the survey from Sophie  L:

 

After nearly a decade in logistics, not only did I want a change of job, but also a change of career. I categorically stated this to all other recruitment consultants, but my wishes fell on deaf ears until Emma came across My CV. Emma’s truly personal service meant we discussed a number of different routes in terms of my career path (not entirely aided by my own lack of direction at this point!) and this led to exploring a few very firm, but ideally suited, options. Perhaps it’s just my own experience, but when liaising with recruiters in the past, I have felt somewhat pushed into interviewing for roles that weren’t right for me. From internal infighting, poor listening skills, personal put downs and individual agendas, I have become a little cynical when it comes to working with agencies. However Emma entirely alleviated that skepticism when it came to working with her. Refreshingly, and unlike other experiences, Emma decisively stated when a role was right/not right for me, or I was/wasn’t the correct fit for the company. I feel that being able to say ‘no’ to potential candidates is absolutely necessary, but can be very difficult and many therefore avoid this. It’s so pleasant to not feel pushed into something that wasn’t right. With Emma’s truly personal service, she was able to confidently place me for the perfect role armed with all the tips, training, advice and future options (if unsuccessful). This all came from what were very clear lines of communication with my now employer and with me. I am so happy I am working in a place that suits me perfectly. Emma has since made regular contact with me and my employer to ensure that I’ve got all I need in order to succeed. Thank you so much Emma and to all of your team and please keep up this personal service, it’s what makes you so different from the rest!!

 

Thanks for all the lovely feedback – we will keep doing what we are doing for now to keep you guys so happy.  We remain open to further input…

 

If you need a truly personal recruitment agency call us today…

 

 

 

 

Recruitment Resourcer

Success in your sales career

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Success in your sales career STARTS HERE!

We have quite a few sales roles to fill here. So we thought we would look at giving some advice on sales careers.

 

1. Listen to your customer

Sales is about listening and truly understanding way more than it is about talking. Ask perceptive questions (without probing too far) and then actually pay attention. You need to understand them and their issues to think about how your product or service could truly make life easier for them and then let them know. Things that excite you about your product may even be drawbacks to them.

 

2. Set career goals

Set goals that are both short and long term and update them as you go. Perseverance is key. Include goals for things you want to learn as well as achieve. Lifelong learning is a great thing so think about new trends in sales and skills that may need brushing up.

 

3. Plan your time

Write lists every morning or the end of the previous day. Include everything you need and then want to get done and ideally refer to your goals for inspiration. It needs to be flexible and is the way to make sure nothing important slips through the cracks.

 

4. Look at the top salespeople in your business

What are they doing so right? Try to emulate that yourself. Ask for advice from them about their approach and follow it.

 

5. Act with integrity

The element of trust is crucial in a sales relationship so don’t do anything to question your own credibility. Think of how you would like a salesperson to treat one of your close friends or relatives. Then treat your customers in the same straightforward manner.

 

6. Educate rather than push

A customer who has been properly taught about how your product can help them in an honest way is more likely to be not only satisfied, but also more loyal.

 

7. Speak to us

We will help with general advice on getting into sales and progressing in your career. Give us a call 0330 0520 700

Your dedicated Recruiter at EW Recruitment will be there every step of the way to help you in the process, providing you with support on how to prepare and impress at each stage.  With us in your corner there is no need to worry and with our tips, hints and support you are sure to nail that new job!

Recruitment Resourcer

Overcome hurdles in your job hunt

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Overcoming  hurdles in your job hunt  and facing the common challenges that all job seekers face is the focus here.

How you can overcome these obstacles in your job hunt. You may be just out of university, or you may have much more experience under your belt. Some obstacles are imagined, others are very real.

Fear and self-doubt

 It is too easy to not push for better because you are worried about the unknown and don’t like change. Even success is scary as it is pushing your boundaries and often increasing responsibility, so it is more comfortable to dream something than to act on it.

This often complements fear of failure, which can be very common. There are many facets to this fear – life will become unstable, you may make the wrong decision, they may not approve of you. If you fail, how will you pay those bills? What will people think if you’re not good enough? It can also be easy to overthink situations and scenarios from fear without ever acting.

Realise that you can make changes gradually and in a less intimidating way and know that with belief, comes actual success. Overcoming such fears is incredibly rewarding.

 

What is your passion?

It can be hard to work this one out and many people change careers entirely. You are often told to find your passion and follow it, but there is so much choice out there, you have absolutely no idea where to begin.

 

Ensuring your CV is seen

Many recruiters now do an automated scan of your CV and covering letter against the most relevant keywords in the job spec. So many who use the wrong words will not make it onto  their radar. Ensure you check the exact words used and use them, but don’t be tempted to lie.

Time

Especially when you are in full time work, it can be a great challenge to find the time. Pre-planning time in your schedule always helps.

Your dedicated Recruiter at EW Recruitment will be there every step of the way to help you in the process, providing you with support on how to prepare and impress at each stage.  With us in your corner there is no need to worry and with our tips, hints and support you are sure to nail that new job!

Remember to follow our social media for more help with your job search.

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Thoughts about Career Restlessness

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There is no doubt that job hopping is becoming more common. What are the benefits and what do you need to consider before seeking out that new opportunity? Here are our thoughts about career restlessness….

 

Higher salary

Those who change frequently are statistically paid more than those who stay put. Job switchers have more bargaining power to find a higher paid role that fits their skills well.

Staying in a job longer than about 2 years can often be detrimental to your salary as standard annual pay rises are often less than in the case of a job switch.

 

Familiarity with job hunting processes

Unlike someone who has been in a role for 10 years, you will be much more familiar with how everything works and in a better position to navigate that market when the time comes. This can only be an advantage.

 

Increased flexibility and adaptability

If you change jobs regularly, you are less phased by change and you will be more resourceful, knowledgeable and curious. These are all treasured traits in the job market.

You will be more familiar with different working cultures, management styles, software systems and ideas. You will be able to put these experiences to good use.

 

Timing and balance

However, if you switch too often you risk seeming disloyal and a flight risk. All the time and money spent in the recruitment process could potentially be wasted if employers think you will not stay long. Then the employer will not give you a chance. It is beneficial to consider which opportunities are worth the change, at the right time.

If there is a reason to move that you are confident in being able to explain in a future interview, it is likely the time for that switch.

 

There is also a risk of being seen as a jack of all trades without the specific, in depth knowledge that comes from staying in a role. Attitudes like this often depend on industry.

 

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