The Job Opportunities are still out there

In the present economic climate with companies either tightening their belts or going out of business all together, the competition for jobs increases. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation have announced that the demand for permanent staff fell last month for the first time in five years.
Kevin Green, the REC's Chief Executive said
“This is the first major sign that a slowing economy is starting to have an impact on jobs. The decline in the demand for permanent staff for the first time in five years indicates that employers are hesitating before making recruitment decisions.
The continuous growth of temporary recruitment shows that this is being used to meet peaks and troughs in business workloads. We anticipate that in this worsening economic climate, businesses will go to great lengths to retain the staff that they have worked hard to acquire in the last few years.
It’s also vital that jobseekers keep in mind that there are still numerous positions to fill and recruitment agencies will be working hard to search for the right talent to meet employers’ needs.”
As belts tighten, pencils need to be sharpened and the first area job seekers need to look at is the all important CV. This marketing tool needs to be as strong and clear as possible. Sir Alan Sugar’s Apprentice may have got away with lying on his CV but this won’t wash with most employers and could seriously backfire with long term implications.
“At Cummins Mellor, we see a lot of CVs and it’s clear that many people are just not presenting their skills and experiences in the best light. Common mistakes include spelling or grammatical errors and language barriers can be a problem. It makes sense to get someone else to proof read a CV before sending in an application. It’s something our consultants do every day. We offer free advice on CV and interview tips on our web site www.cummins-mellor.co.uk “Richard Mellor (Managing Director)
At Cummins Mellor Recruitment, specialist consultants have been available to work with employers about to make redundancies and have arranged visits within the work place to advise on job applications, CVs and interview techniques.
“We have access to lots of job opportunities both temporary and permanent and we can work proactively to source suitable opportunities, providing help, advice and support. It’s not all doom and gloom. Remember that there is low unemployment and a UK skills shortage – it is still a candidate driven market. “Richard Mellor (Managing Director of Cummins Mellor Recruitment)