What makes a ‘great’ employer?

In our blog last week we discussed what makes a ‘good’ employee, but what makes a ‘great’ employer? “Individuals who report that they are invested in their careers and committed to their employer are significantly more productive, drive higher customer satisfaction and outperform those who are less engaged.” Just like an employee, an employer have […]

What makes a ‘good’ employee?

What skills and characteristics make a good employee? There are three separate type of skills, soft, technical, and hard. Soft skills include social experience, personality, communication skills and an employee’s approach to work. Hard skills are skills that can be learned and measured. Such skills can serve as an asset to a company. Technical skills […]

How to Impress at Interviews

What to wear There is huge debate and discussion on how best to dress for an interview. Our Simple advices would be: Wear something you feel confident in. Ensure it is clean and tidy and presents you in the way you wish to be seen. Think about the environment you are attending for interview and […]

Do cover letters actually get read?

What’s the purpose of a cover letter? A cover letter is a letter styled document you send with your CV (usually as the front cover). You can use your cover letter to highlight your appropriate skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the job you are applying for and should explain why you’re different than the […]

What can I do to positively add to my skill set from home?

The dictionary describes a skill set as person’s range of skills or abilities. In the job market your skill set will determine your success on the roles you apply for. Certain jobs will require certain skills which is why they are so important. On most jobs descriptions there will be a section for requirements/skills required. […]

Holiday Pay Process

We thought it prudent to remind our temporary workers of our ‘Holiday Pay Process’, this would have also been discussed with you at the point of registration and detailed on the application forms you signed at the outset. If you wish to take holiday you must request it – first with your line manager at […]

February Temp of the month

Somerset (pictured left) Danny has been an excellent candidate for Simple Recruitment, we have placed him into an assignment which he has undertaken with great enthusiasm and commitment to the role.   Wiltshire (pictured right) Bradley is a dedicated worker who has hit the ground running and is determined to succeed in his new role. […]

What does my CV say about me? How do I stand out in a crowd?

What is a CV? A curriculum vitae, (CV for short) is Latin for “course of life”, fitting right?  A CV is your way to shine, to show a potential employer what experience you have and what makes you tick. It’s important that they can interpret why you’d be a good fit for their organisation.  What […]

Recruiter or Cupid?

Matching people to jobs and jobs to people in order to create lasting relationships with clients and candidates is all about getting to know the right people. Simple Recruitment get to know our candidates and clients in-depth, learning about everything from what they enjoy, to what possible future prospects may be there for them within […]

Recent Reviews

We’ve had some fantastic Google reviews recently Check them out below ⬇️   If you’d like to leave us a review, you can do so by following the relevant like below.  North Devon: https://g.page/simplerecruitmentltdnorthdevon/review?rc Somerset: https://g.page/SimpleRecruitment/review?rc Wiltshire: https://g.page/SimpleRecruitmentWiltshire/review?rc   You can also leave us reviews on our social platforms too ⬇️  Facebook –  North Devon: […]