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Wakefield Business Awards 2018

West Riding Recruitment have been shortlisted in 2 categories at this years awards.

18/06/2018

Panda Cudler: Best job in the world?

Is professional panda cuddler the best job in the world? It’s an actual job, apparently, as the BBC revealed this morning to a cooing audience.

25/07/2017

Taylor Review suggests new 'dependent contractor' status for gig workers

This week saw the publication of Matthew Taylor’s independent review into modern employment practices, which has been welcomed by most recruitment industry bodies.

24/07/2017

How to Select The Best Candidates At Interviews

Which candidate should you hire? Who has the best chance of being successful on the job?

19/07/2017

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT TRENDS FOR SUMMER 2017

As employers finalise their graduate recruitment processes for 2017, here are four trends HR needs to be aware of:-

17/07/2017

4 Tips to get through an interview Successfully

Interviews are often challenging for job hunters. Don’t get us wrong they can be tough, but preparation and presentation are two important things to remember. Having made it to the interview stage, this is already a positive step towards getting the job, and with these following tips you could be even closer to successfully achieving the job you want.

19/05/2017

5 Emerging Recruitment trends

In order to make the recruitment process as smooth and as effective as possible it is important to understand what is happening in the market. Here are five trends the industry is experiencing at the moment which are affecting companies successfully recruiting and retaining their employees.

12/05/2017

Signs you’ve done well in an interview

Once the interview has been secured, the job hunt becomes even more difficult. Here at West Riding Recruitment, we know that preparing for that interview can be incredibly challenging – and what’s even more challenging? The wait afterwards for an answer – have you got the job or not? Therefore, we’ve made a list of a few top pointers we’ve picked up over the years of signs you’ve done really well in the interview process.

05/05/2017

Top skills needed by young people

A recent study by the charity Central YMCA has found that in addition to work-related skills, employees regard a variety of different skills and experiences important when entering the workplace. The research, which was conducted amongst senior managers at over 200 different businesses, aimed to find out what qualities, beyond work-based skills, employers were looking for in candidate.

28/04/2017

Reasons that your work friends, are the best friends!

For most people, the primary function of work is to earn money and ultimately enjoy life away from the office. However, enjoying work is equally as important, more often than not, you’re going to spend more time at work than with your friends or family, meaning your workmates become like your family – therefore, it’s always better when you get on! Here at West Riding Recruitment, we know how important it is for our candidates to get a positive feel from the interview (it’s just as important for the candidate to like the employer as the employer to like the candidate!) – and making friends with your colleagues is a good place to start.

21/04/2017

Men more likely to get pay-rise in 2017

According to research conducted by job search engine Adzuna, men are more likely to try and make a double-progression within 2017 leading to a pay-rise and promotion, than women.

13/04/2017

University Graduates and the Job Market

After college and sixth form, students are rushing off to university in hopes to better their chances of attaining a job once completed. However, as often reported on the news, graduates are now finding it harder than ever to gain employment after their degree is over. We here at West Riding Recruitment know how difficult it can be for university graduates, and here is our advice to future graduates

07/04/2017

3 People Skills that are the Key to Success

It’s getting harder now to get a job than ever before. However, we at West Riding Recruitment think that possessing these 3 people skills can put you in great stead and make you more likely to be successful in your job hunt.

30/03/2017

UK’s Highest Paid Apprenticeships

With all the emphasis being placed on apprenticeships recently, we here at West Riding Recruitment were wondering how well the schemes were paying in different sectors. Many are now deciding to choose the apprenticeship route above doing a degree, so we think there certainly must be a reason as to why these schemes are gaining more momentum.

24/03/2017

Marketing yourself on your job search

When job hunting, you stop becoming the name on the cv, and instead become a product that you’re selling to various different companies who are looking to purchase.

17/03/2017

Network Rail launches female recruitment scheme

Network Rail to increase their recruitment scheme to ensure that more women are taken into their workforce by 2020.

10/03/2017

Facebook to rival LinkedIn for recruitment online

Facebook have confirmed that they are to add a jobs tab on company pages as they launch a new recruitment section to the social media platform.

27/02/2017

West Riding support Wakefield Car Show

West Riding Recruitment will be supporting the annual Wakefield Car Show which for the first time in 14 years, returns to the city centre in 2017.

24/02/2017

5 advantages of hiring through an agency

A recruitment agency helps job seekers find employment whilst taking the hassle away from the company. They work as the middle man to help the company find the perfect match in employees.

20/02/2017

Recruitment of females to board roles slows

According to the Financial Times, the speed at which women are being promoted to the boards of the UK’s largest companies has slowed for the first time.

10/02/2017

West Yorkshire Fire Service recruit for first time in 8 years

It has been announced this week that West Yorkshire Fire Service are recruiting for firefighters for the first time in 8 years.

03/02/2017

Top tips to help you hire the right employees

Finding the right employee for your business can be tough and whoever you choose you will always be a gamble, however small it might be.

27/01/2017

Recruitment companies warned of new scam

A new warning has been given to recruitment companies and agencies following a referral to SAFERjobs after a sophisticated fraud attempt.

19/01/2017

Why is recruiting so hard?

According to leading business owners, 40% of businesses find recruiting incredibly difficult. It is not just the time it takes to recruit, but they believe they often see poor candidates, are unable to get someone with realistic targets, or find someone with the skills they require.

13/01/2017

3 in 5 to look for new job in 2017

According to the latest figures, 60% of people will look for a new job in 2017. Some of the main reasons behind this include looking for more money, working for a better boss and career progression.

03/01/2017

Merry Christmas from West Riding Recruitment

Everyone at West Riding Recruitment would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

20/12/2016

The dos and don’ts of starting a new job

Starting a new job can be a daunting experience. To help you make the best start in your new role, here are some dos and don’ts…

16/12/2016

Why might temping be for you?

In the current economic climate, an increasing number of people in Wakefield, Leeds and Huddersfield are opting out of full-time employment in favour of temporary work. This kind of flexible employment brings many benefits. These include the following:

12/12/2016

What sets West Riding apart from other recruiters?

Here at West Riding Recruitment, we are popular with businesses across Wakefield, Huddersfield and Leeds. We believe there are many reasons for this…

08/12/2016

What do recruiters look for in a CV?

As an independent recruitment agency in the heart of Wakefield, we look through countless numbers of CVs every day in an attempt to match clients with the perfect candidate.

22/11/2016

How to write the perfect job description

Your job descriptions are a vital part of recruitment. If you do it wrong, unsuitable people will apply for the role. If you do it right, you are much more likely to find your model employees. Here are some tips to help you create the perfect job description:

17/11/2016

How to recruit for short term jobs

Short-term workers offer your business the flexibility to deal with changes in workload. They also give you the ability to balance the needs of employees (who may work part time, or become ill) with those of your business. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect short-term staff:

15/11/2016

Questions to ask in an Interview

Interviews are very much a two-way process. So whether you’re an employer or a candidate, the interview should help you figure out whether or not you want to be on the same team.

09/11/2016

Why should you pay for a recruitment agency?

Some businesses avoid using a recruitment agency because of the associated fees. Yet the cost of not hiring an agency could be far greater.

07/11/2016

How to make a good first impression at a job interview

As a Wakefield based recruitment agency, here at West Riding Recruitment we see first-hand just how important a good first impression can be when trying to land the perfect job.

28/10/2016

Why is recruiting for a job role so hard to do?

When it comes to finding new employees for your company, there is no easy process and the recruiting stage can be one of the hardest things an employer has to do within their job role.

24/10/2016

Why use a recruitment agency to find you the right employee?

Whether you run a small or large business, here are the main reasons why you should hire a recruitment agency to find employees:

21/10/2016

How does using a recruiter save you time?

There are many reasons to hire a recruiter to find your employees. Yet one of the main reasons is the ability to save you time – and time as they say, is money. Here are five key ways in which a recruitment agency will save you time:

19/10/2016