Settling in to Your New Job The first few months in a new position can be crucial. Along with a coaching professional, Pure Resourcing Solutions have created this document to give advice on how to make a good first impression and ensure a smooth transition in to your new role and company life. In your early weeks, you should have three main aims: To perform well To build good relationships with your team & boss To create a good impression Some...
Being as prepared as possible is incredibly important to create the right impression in an interview. You need to appear prepared, interested and knowledgeable about the organisation, what they stand for and the people who work for them. Below are some tips on how to research businesses and prepare for your interview. Explore The Company’s Website: It’s a good idea to research and find out what they do: Annual report (if they have one), usually lives under...
Revisit Your CV - Ensure your CV is up to date and tailor it for certain roles or industries as appropriate. For temporary work ensure all your systems experience is updated and highlight any project roles you have undertaken. Be Flexible - Look beyond what you normally have done to consider new challenges, industries and positions. Indeed this might be the perfect time for a career or sector change. You many need to consider an interim job, such as temporary work or...
It is estimated that over a quarter of HR professionals have rejected an applicant on the basis of what has appeared online. Have you a facebook or Twitter account? The internet has a long memory and information can stay available for a long time for all to see. To make sure that you don’t fall into trap of the ‘World Wide Web’ - here are Pure’s top tips to ensure you make the most of your online reputation. Check what’s out there. Regularly...