Many hiring managers will spend less than a minute reading a CV. A well-structured and easy to read CV can give a great first impression and improve your employment prospects. Here are 8 ways to format your CV to help improve your employability!

LinkedIn is a great way to increase your online presence and improve your employability. Recruiters are increasingly looking at candidates LinkedIn profiles when reviewing applications. The site gives you the opportunity to showcase your skills and experiences, and allows you to expand your professional connections. However, people are making the same mistakes and not getting the most out of the network. Here are 6 things to avoid when using LinkedIn!

Video interviews have become more popular with employers in recent years. Whether is it a live video interview via skype or pre-recorded it is important to take it seriously. Just because the hiring manager is not in the room with you it doesn’t mean it is any less formal. In fact videos allow employers to watch an interview more than once and pick up on things they may not have picked up on during a normal face-to-face interview. Here is how you can nail your Skype/video interview!

Over 60% of job seekers find networking essential to their job search. Not all vacancies will be publically advertised and having a connection in a company can help to alert you of opportunities that may never have been available without your network. Networking is a great way to develop relationships and make you a more attractive prospect to hiring managers, who have been made aware of your expertise as a result of your networking efforts. Here are 7 ways to help you network like a pro!

Considering an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are available in a wide variety of industries, from fashion to engineering and offer a great way to break into a profession and earn while you learn! An apprentice can be a recent school leaver, someone looking to expand their skillset or an individual wanting to enter a new industry. Here are 6 advantages to starting an apprenticeship!

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are changing! As of 1st April 2017 both will be increasing to help offset inflation and keep up with the rise in the average cost of living in the UK. Here is what you need to know and how you could be affected.

Psychometric tests are often used to help give a hiring manager an idea of your personality, aptitude and overall suitability for a role. Each business has its own culture and way of thinking. These tests help to reflect how well an individual would fit in with this environment objectively. Psychometric testing helps to eliminate potential biases that could be present in the recruitment process. Here are 7 tips to help you complete a psychometric test effectively.

It is essential that you increase your visibility with employers when looking for a new opportunity or you could be missing out on some great openings! Here are 6 ways you can increase your visibility with employers and improve your chances of securing a job.

Carrying out research before an interview can help you to determine if this is a role you’re truly interested in, and can save both yourself and the company time if it is, ultimately, not the job for you. Researching a company before an interview will help give you a good framework of their culture and what they are looking for in an employee. Here are 6 things to research before an interview that can help you stand out from the crowd and wow the hiring manager!

Baxter Personnel are excited to introduce Artificial Intelligence into our recruitment process as we evolve the business even further in a data driven industry, as it becomes a vital part in retaining the right candidates to build sustainable businesses.