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Why use Pertemps for your next temporary role?

Temporary employment is on the up and predicted to increase month-on-month as companies look to stay flexible and adapt to a fast-moving business environment.

Feb 2, 2023

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Pertemps Network Group’s candidate insight team, Meriden Media, has produced the first in a series of quarterly salary surveys

The surveys are currently on the Pertemps website and have been compiled on a regional basis across the UK, reporting the regional average pay rates.

Nov 29, 2022

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Pertemps has launched a new salary health checker to make sure that you know your worth when going for a new job.

With our salary health checker, candidates can see if they are being paid fairly and consider exploring other job opportunities through our Pertemps website.

Nov 29, 2022

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Pertemps and Hastings Direct – working together to help you

Are you looking for a job in Customer Service? Would you like to know more about what life is like as a Customer Service Advisor at Hastings Direct?

Oct 4, 2022

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Hastings Direct Case Study - Sharmon Pearson

We’ve taken a dive into the careers of some of client Hasting Direct’s #HastingsHires for advice to others on their careers. Here we talk to Sharmon Pearson, a Customer Representative.

Jan 17, 2022

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Blue Monday : Look after your mental health at work

Nobody looks forward to Mondays. But Monday 15 January, or Blue Monday, is the worst of them all as it’s officially the most depressing day of the year. Apparently, a mixture of rubbish weather, lack of vitamin D, debt, failed New Year’s resolutions and missing the festive fun of Christmas becomes all too much and leads to feelings of unhappiness.

Jan 13, 2022

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Hastings Direct Case Study - Zenobia Brand

We’ve taken a dive into the careers of some of client Hasting Direct’s #HastingsHires for advice to others on their careers. Here we talk to Zenobia Brand, a Digital and Change team PMO Support Analyst.

Jan 10, 2022

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5 steps to getting a pay rise

Feeling those itchy feet about your current salary? Follow our guide on how you can put yourself in the best position to approach your boss with a case and get the discussion about your pay on the table.

Aug 13, 2021

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Why ongoing Covid-19 restrictions should't delay your job hunt

With the anticipation of a potential lockdown over the festive period, a sigh could be heard across the nation when Boris Johnson revealed that there is to be no lockdown at this moment in time.

Jun 14, 2021

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1-minute mindful exercises to practice daily

If you feel like your mental health is starting to suffer, finding time for a self-care routine can help reduce stress and give you much-needed time to recharge. Here’s five mindfulness exercises you can start today which will take a minute or under – we promise!

Mar 25, 2021

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How to use LinkedIn effectively during your job search

Ever struggled to squeeze all your professional experience and skills onto your CV? It’s tough. LinkedIn gives you more free rein to showcase yourself and the key to using LinkedIn effectively is to make sure you're 'discoverable' to employers and agencies.

Mar 16, 2021

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Four ways to make your CV stand out

Nailing your CV is the first crucial step in your job search, as it’s the first chance you get to make a good impression on an employer and stand out from the crowd - which is now more important than ever. Here’s our top tips to get you started:

Nov 17, 2020

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What to do after being made redundant

Being made redundant is one of the toughest challenges to face in this current climate and although losing your job is hard to handle, it’s important to try and remain proactive. A redundancy can be a key turning point in your life and here’s our step by step guide on what to do next:

Nov 12, 2020

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Four in-demand skills to succeed post-COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed the work landscape and as we all continue to navigate our way through the pandemic, now is a good time to brush up on in-demand skills that will help you put your best foot forward in the search for a new job. We’ve rounded up four skills to succeed…

Oct 6, 2020

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