Wednesday 25 March 2015

Welcome to Farringdon James

Farringdon James is a prestigious and forward-thinking executive recruitment consultancy whose aim is to bring the ‘Consultancy’ back into recruitment.



Farringdon James collectively has over 30 years experience working in niche areas of  search and selection. Their consultants are trained in the latest resourcing techniques such as market mapping, direct search, head hunting, social media and networking. They are dedicated and serious about providing their clients and candidates with the perfect solution to each of their individual needs.
Farringdon James work within varying market sectors namely Engineering, Civil’s, Oil and Gas, 
Legal and Financial, Continuous Improvement, IT, Sales and Senior Management Positions.




We are very proud to advertise Farringdon James jobs on our website. To view their jobs visit: http://www.jobheaven.co.uk/client/farringdon-james-executive-recruitment-7469.htm

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Monday 23 March 2015

Don’t give up!

Searching for your dream job will be a big struggle, but don’t give up! Remember that all that effort and struggle that you went through will pay off! When you think about stopping, think of why you have started...
Visit our website and find your dream job today! www.jobheaven.co.uk 


Thursday 19 March 2015

Tips for successful CV

Every time you apply for a job, usually you will be asked for your CV. Remember that CV is your logo, and needs to represent you well when applying for your dream job.



Your CV should be well laid out, easy to read and to the point. It should be a maximum of 2 pages and its content should not be repetitive. It should be designed to stand out from the CVs of other applicants and it must contain information that will make you look attractive to a recruiter.
Write a impressive high quality Curriculum Vitae that gets you noticed.
Focus on matching your knowledge and work experience to the recruiter’s requirements.
Put a positive slant on things, but do not lie or exaggerate.
Show enthusiasm for the company and the job.
Design a CV that fits into 2 pages and is concise, uncluttered, and relevant and attention grabbing.


How to write a CV

Research and studies of job applications and of the entire recruitment process have shown that your curriculum vitae only has about 55 seconds to make an impact on a hiring manger. Within this short period of time it is either rejected or put into a pile of candidate applications to be looked at later on.
For this reason alone you should write and target your CV at the vacancy you are applying for. By focusing your CV on a specific job role, you stand a much better chance of impressing the recruiter and getting noticed. There is no need to change the entire layout, fonts or style. Just focus on altering the text and content by inserting keywords relevant to the target job and mentioning your related abilities and skills.


Re-write your CV by highlighting skills and experiences that are relevant to those being asked for in the job advert. Remember that this may be time consuming but by doing this you will stand out from the vast majority of other applicants who send the same CV in to every job they apply for.


The aims of your CV


Your CVs first immediate objective is to encourage the recruiter to continue reading it. Once they do this it's second aim is to convince the recruiter that you (the applicant) have the requirements that they are looking for. It's third objective is to persuade them to invite you to a interview.


How to target and optimize your resume


The first point to remember is that you should treat your curriculum vitae as a marketing document and to lay it out in an organized way so that it’s easy for an employer to quickly find the information that they are looking for in an employee.


Investigate the company


Read up and research the company that is advertising the vacancy. What are the products or services that they sell, what is the state of the industry that they are in? Is it booming or going through a recession.Check their website or online for any press releases, research the local newspapers, radio or TV stations to see if they have been in the news recently.
Whatever you discover you should try to mention it very briefly in your personal profile, career summary or covering letter and explain how you feel it can affect your ability to do the job.
The advantage of doing all of this is that you are showing a prospective employer that you are aware of what is going on in their industry and marketplace. This is sure to impress them for two reasons. Firstly not many other candidates will have done it and secondly it shows you have your finger on the pulse and are aware of what is going on around you.


Choosing a career, Read the job advert


Try to get into the mind of the employer and find out exactly what they are looking for in a applicant. Do this by carefully reading the job description and making detailed notes on the job specifications and also what qualities, skills, qualifications and experience the employer has asked for in the job advert. Write down the key phrases and terminology that are used and then mirror these by mentioning them in your CV. Click here reading job adverts for more on this topic.


Focus and be concise


Be as precise as you can in highlighting that you have exactly what the employer is asking for. Try to ensure that every section of your CV from the personal summary, career history, areas of expertise right down to your academic qualifications is relevant to the job you are applying for.


The advantages of directing your CV at a specific job


You have a much better chance of standing out from other competitors for the simple reason that most job seekers will send the same CV to every job they apply for.


Pollute your CV with unnecessary facts and make it difficult for the reader to find useful information about you. This would make it harder for them to read and they may just give up half way through it and bin your applications there and then.


Remember that hiring managers are human too, they may have had a long day and could be feeling tired and irritable. If it’s the middle of the afternoon and they have a heavy work load ahead of them the last thing they will want to do is to try to read a disorganized resume that is crammed full of irrelevant facts. They will simply move on to the next one and focus on those that are well laid out and easy to read.


By having your CV focused you make it much easier for a recruiter to read and find the skill sets that you have and that they are looking for. This makes their job a lot easier and their day just a little bit less stressful, both factors that they will appreciate.


You can impress prospective employers who will appreciate the fact that you have taken the time and effort to write something especially for them. They will acknowledge that you have spent time researching their company and its business and that you have spent a few hours writing and putting together a curriculum vitae that is for their eyes only and no one else’s.



Finally when writing your CV remember that it’s very rare that an employer is going to be looking for a ‘jack of all trades’. It is much more likely that they will be looking for someone with specific traits, abilities and experience, your CV is an opportunity to show them that you have the exact qualities that they are looking for.

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Welcome to Baxter Personnel

When it comes to being the regional recruitment agency of choice, one of the key traits that Baxter Personnel possesses is the independence factor that has remained with the company since its beginning.

Baxter Personnel is one of the leading and well-established recruitment, search & selection agencies based in and serving local businesses throughout the North East of England and other regions.


Baxter Personnel is based in Darlington, their services include the sourcing and supply of staff from all disciplines and at all levels: Temporary to permanent, part-time or full-time, from unskilled to board level appointments.


We are very proud to advertise Baxter Personnel jobs on our website. To view their jobs visit: http://www.jobheaven.co.uk/client/baxter-personnel-ltd-232.htm 


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Tuesday 17 March 2015

Begin your week with new opportunities!

Every start of new week is the opportunity to get going, achieve your goals, and make your dreams come true! Remember to visit our website to see many opportunities for jobseekers, whether unemployed or looking for a new job! Follow our social media to see new updates and tips on job hunting. Have a wonderfull week Everyone!




Friday 13 March 2015

Why Apprenticeships?

There are many routes into a career these days, whether it's through university, an apprenticeship or even just from starting at the bottom, there are many options that lead into the world of work.The question is though, which is the best route?


We are taught to think university is great. It opens up a world of possibilities, allows you to explore a subject you’re passionate about and gives you access to a whole range of careers. On the other side there are apprenticeships. They give you the chance to head straight into work, whilst picking up qualifications and receiving a wage. With the cost of university going up and so many graduates now struggling to find jobs, there has been a surge in popularity for apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships offer people the opportunity to gain the qualifications desired and recognized by companies without getting into debt. Most apprentices will get their training fully funded by the government, and will actually get paid to learn!

The benefits of doing an apprenticeship include:

  •   Earn a wage whilst studying
  •  Gain industry recognized qualifications
  •  If you're aged 16-18 you won't pay for your training
  •   Gain valuable work experience
  •  Work alongside experienced staff
  •  Gain job specific skills 
  •   Get your foot in the door for a company


For a lot of careers an apprenticeship is going to be the best route. For a career in IT support for example, you can do apprenticeships that will give you great certifications, vendor relevant qualifications in Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco, all whilst gaining valuable customer facing work experience. All that on top of your years service to the company can open a whole variety of doors, whether with the company that you worked at during your apprenticeship or the new opportunities that will be available to you.


The reality is that it’s not that one is better than the other; you just need to figure out which route is the most suited to you.
Have a look at the career you want, the industry you want to work in, and then speak to employers and training providers and see what they recommend. Some careers are best reached through a degree, whereas there are many that are far better reached through an apprenticeship.



Wednesday 11 March 2015

Welcome to Purely Recruitment Solutions

Purely Recruitment Solutions is a successful Swindon based agency, who continuously work with a diverse range of clients across Southern England providing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

Their experienced consultants have over 20 years experience and will directly source the unreachable and talented individuals you need for your company. The Purely team work with one clear goal in mind – provide outstanding service to both clients and candidates at all times.

Purely Recruitment Solutions is a generalist agency, which means they work across all sectors, Industrial (Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse) Commercial (IT, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Administration and Call Centre) and Executive level positions.

They currently recruit across multiple industries for a range of positions from junior to executive roles by offering a comprehensive candidate attraction process. This ensures Purely Recruitment Solutions can provide clients with a high calibre of talent.


We are very proud to advertise Purely Recruitment jobs on our website. To view their jobs visit: http://www.jobheaven.co.uk/client/purely-recruitment-7475.htm


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Tuesday 10 March 2015

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today!

Remember to never put off until tomorrow what you can do today! Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Why not start your job hunt today with Job Heaven? Visit our website to find the job of your dreams…


Friday 6 March 2015

Remember the basics when applying for a job !

Applying for a job usually seems simple. You just hit the “apply” button, or send your CV through your email, job done. The problem is that about 50% of people that apply for a job forget about the basics! 

Here are 6 useful tips on how to successfully apply for the job:



1) Read the advertisement. Whatever is requested is what you should provide. If a cover letter is requested, this normally means the recruiter wants to know a little more about you than your CV will tell them, so write a few paragraphs to introduce and sell yourself. Your CV will list the facts about you in a simple way, but the cover letter is your opportunity to shine your personality through. Even if you are not exactly qualified but know you could do the job, this is where you have a chance to prove it.


2) Is a CV requested? If so, prepare one. If you don't have one ready, go online and find a template or ask a friend to help you. It is never okay just to provide a few notes about yourself here. Two or three pages about yourself, your contact details, your education, qualifications, your employment history, training and interests, with a couple of referee's contact details are fine. A ten line list of past job titles attached to a letter is not a CV. It is unlikely the recruiter will want to read through ten pages either, so keep it simple but informative and make sure to tweak it for the particular role - expand on your relevant experience and shorten the parts that are not so relevant.


3) It is normally good to add a small portrait type photo to your CV. Look professional, smart and happy. We recently received a full page photo attached to an emailed application which would have looked well placed in a glamour magazine. If you want to be taken seriously, think carefully about the impression your photo will create to the person to whom you are sending it.


4) Research the company - if you can mention that you have been to the company's website or have knowledge of the work they do, this will add credence and an air of enthusiasm to your application. Pick out key words from their literature - the advert included - and use these appropriately if possible throughout your application. Show that you have an understanding of the role you are applying for. Have another look through the website thoroughly before your interview if you reach that stage.


5) Spell-check!! Whatever format your letter, email and CV are in, copy and paste them into a word document first to ensure they are checked for any spelling or grammatical errors. Even if the job doesn't involve any writing at all, your application will create an impression of you, your attention to detail and your intelligence level. Ask a friend to read it through before you send it too, as our PC's don't always highlight every mistake.


6) Make sure to enter a header and some text in the email, if this is how you are sending your CV. Otherwise, it will most likely be deleted as spam, or go straight to junkmail. Oh, and don't use email addresses like bunnykins@ or sexysue@ unless you are applying to an escort agency!
Finally, if you do make it to the interview stage, dress appropriately. Even if the work environment it casual, it is better to always look smart for an interview - tidy hair, clean shoes, no jeans or ripped clothing (yes, it does happen) and smelling nice. It may sound old-fashioned but in this tough environment you will need to make that extra effort to look smart and well-groomed if you want to succeed at an interview. First impressions are so important and even if you had the best application and CV, perform the highest in the tests and answer all the questions correctly, if the potential employer thinks you are scruffy, unclean or unkempt, you could have blown your chance before you even opened your mouth to speak.



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Wednesday 4 March 2015

Welcome to Red Recruitment

Red recruitment began by offering both temporary and permanent office staffing solutions to businesses throughout the South Wales region. Within such a competitive marketplace, red quickly established itself as a market leading, independent consultancy and was subsequently recognised by being awarded several accolades including runner up in Welsh small business of the year 2004 and 5th fastest growing company in Wales 2005.
Further expansion led to the opening of the Bristol office in 2004 and more recently red offices are now found in Gloucester, Manchester and Swindon, regardless of location the value of developing strong relationships with candidates and clients continues to underpin our successful growth.
To complement and strengthen our service red have three clearly defined divisions in red accountancy, red contact centres and red office support. Specialist consultants in these areas ensure a first class bespoke service for both candidate and client alike.




We are very proud to advertise Red Recruitment jobs on our website, To view their jobs visit: http://www.jobheaven.co.uk/client/red-recruitment-6973.htm 

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Monday 2 March 2015

Happy Monday!

Monday is the start of new week, new decisions and new opportunities.  So why don’t you have a look at our website and start your week with searching for the job of your dreams? Happy Monday everyone!