Cover Letters, how much weight do they add? And who is reading them anyway? In 2017 the Job Seeker Nation Study concluded that approximately 26% of recruiters read cover letters and consider them important in their decision to hire. Another study on employer preference suggested that 56% wanted applicants to attach a cover letter. Until a study reveals 0% you should consider a cover letter as important because if others deem it relevant you should make it a priority. However, it is possible in 2021 to highlight your skills and achievements more creatively than ever before, we will cover some of these below as well as our tips on how to write the more traditional cover letter should you be asked to do so, or if it simply strikes your fancy!
The HGV driver shortage has been a widely reported issue in recent months, but this shortage has long existed. Brexit and COVID-19 have exacerbated a pre-existing retention issue. We consider the causes of the shortage and look at the various potential solutions.
When searching for a change of career, or for a start to your career, many hours can be spent on job applications, cover letters, and searching the internet through endless job boards. It can be a daunting and disheartening experience and is something we all go through. But scrolling through countless roles is not the only approach to a career change! Being headhunted by a recruiter, head-hunter, or hiring manager is the flip side of a job hunt and reduces the time you spend actively searching. But how do people get headhunted? Is it enough to simply create a LinkedIn profile and hope for the best? There are various methods behind headhunting, and so there are many things you can do to ensure you are putting yourself on the radar of the right person!
On March 23rd we hosted our first Job fair since the pandemic. The event was a great success and we have a short Video filmed and edited from two students from West Suffolk College who are studying Media Studies to share.
This is according to the ‘UK Recruitment Industry Status Report 2020-2021’ by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), which has found recruiters are joining professional colleagues in industries such as life sciences, pharma and tech in looking for new roles that fit in with their choice of working conditions.
UK job vacancies have hit record levels since the economy reopened as employers scramble to meet demand.