Recruitment Guides
Why Partnering with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Can Boost Your Business
Why Partnering with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Can Boost Your Business Have you considered teaming up with a talent acquisition partner? Many UK businesses lack the benefits of collaborating with a professional recruitment firm. As the built environment sector grows, in-house hiring managers face increasing challenges. Partnering with a reputable and experienced talent acquisition specialist…
Read MoreSix ways to stand out against other candidates
Finding a new job role can often be daunting. In 2024, there has been an influx of new jobs advertised; however, there has also been an increased number of candidates with precisely the same idea as you. But don’t let that put you off. Here are six valuable tips from our Talent Acquisition Specialists about…
Read More5 tips on how to stand out in the current changing job market
As mentioned in our previous blog, the current job market is tumultuous to say the least. Inflation, the cost of living crisis, Brexit and a looming recession are all contributing to a lot of uncertainty in the job market at the moment, and candidates are understandably unsure where they stand. But, it’s not all bad…
Read More2022: A Year In Review
From rising costs and (multiple) changes in government over the course of 2022, the UK has been experiencing huge amounts of change; and businesses have needed to be quick to adapt. The requirement for quality talent, however, has remained a constant. PRS has taken on a whopping 4,246 job vacancies over the last six months…
Read MoreHow candidates can prepare for changes in the job market
The vast majority of candidates in the job market looking for a new role are becoming increasingly aware of the mounting pressures they are being faced with in order to stand out and secure a new position. With the UK’s unemployment rate rising to 3.6% in the three months leading up to September, up from…
Read MoreDo recruiters really help candidates? – Part 2
In our previous blog, we discussed if recruiters really help their candidates, or if it’s all just how they present themselves online without really following through with an excellent service. We advised candidates to ask themselves the following questions when trying to determine if the recruiter they are working with is really looking out…
Read MoreTop sectors for career opportunities in 2022
The world of work has changed a lot over the last two years, largely due to the rise in remote working and growth in certain sectors, which has led to new opportunities for job seekers. While 2020 saw job losses and many workers placed on furlough as businesses were forced to close their doors, 2021…
Read MoreThe top skills and attributes employers are looking for in 2022
The pandemic has undoubtedly shifted the world of work as we know it. Remote working, an increased focus on diversity & inclusion (D&I), and growing skills shortages are some of the key drivers shifting employer and employee perceptions of what a great place to work looks like. When it comes to hiring specialist skills, employers…
Read More4 reasons not to partner with PRS
The year is 1999. The location: UK. Minimum wage is introduced. The Millenium Dome and London Eye are soon to be officially open. The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland (the world’s longest railway tunnel) begins construction. PRS is born. And the rest is history. A reputation for quality, ethical recruitment and success are all vital…
Read More“Thinking of joining PRS? Go for it!” Glenn Steed takes us on a journey from engineering to recruitment
Our Talent Attractions series is back! You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to put a face to a name, take a peek behind the PRS curtain, or get some insights into life at a busy recruitment business. This time, we’re catching up with PRS Associate Director, Glenn Steed, to get the scoop…
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