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Are you ready for the character interview?

06 April, 2016 Our April blog theme focuses on company culture, values and fit. The first of the series, which has featured on The Huffington Post, looks at the increasing importance of assessing candidate character at interview. We explore the reasons why assessing character and personality is becoming a key part of many employers’ recruitment process. There are also some handy tips and techniques to help you prepare for possible curveball character questions at interview.

Employment Law Update - National Living Wage and more...

24 March, 2016

Our breakfast seminar on the National Living Wage and changes in employment law due to come into effect in the near future generated some further questions on the Apprenticeship Levy.

How to match your skills to a Person Specification

22 March, 2016 Maximise your chances of making it to the interview stage by familiarising yourself with the most important part of any job application - the Person Specification. We give you some tips on how to tackle those tricky 'essential' and 'desirable' requirements.  

Ask the Experts - How do I write a good job description?

04 March, 2016 This month's 'Ask the Expert' question went to our lovely recruitment consultant Gemma Thomson at Supertemps Bangor branch. In this blog post Gemma answers one of the most frequently asked recruitment questions - 'how do I write a job description?' She shares 5 quick tips to write job descriptions that will get noticed and attract better candidates.

The law on wages is changing...

22 February, 2016 The new National Living Wage is set to come into force on 1st April 2016. Do you know what that means for your business? Come along to one of our free Employment Law Update seminars to find out how the changes will affect you.

How to improve employee retention

17 February, 2016 Did you know that UK employees are the least loyal in all of Europe! Developing a talent management strategy can prove incredibly valuable to your organisation, significantly reducing the cost and impact of employee turnover on your business. In this blog, we share 3 reasons why it is so important to retain employees, as well as tips and key considerations to help you create an effective employee retention strategy.

Is it time for a skills health check?

05 February, 2016 As more jobs are being created in the region, businesses are on the lookout for people with the skills they need to support productivity and growth. There is no better time to evaluate your skills and abilities! Our latest blog explains the process and benefits of carrying out a skills health check.

Planning and process is the key to successful recruitment

29 January, 2016 Your people drive the success or failure of your company, so it is essential to analyse and plan this core aspect of your business.

Movers and Shakers

27 January, 2016 Supertemps has recently brought two new employees on board, expanding our team of directors and recruitment consultants. Meet our newest recruits…

How to: Get the Best from a Recruitment Agency

20 January, 2016 It's not enough to register with a recruitment agency and expect job offers to follow. Our latest blog post explains why a more proactive approach will help you get the best from a recruitment agency.