In 2018, 49% of hiring managers and recruiters said that video interviews were a part of their recruitment process. Many employers have sent their entire workforce remote in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which puts recruiters in a unique position. In order to stay in touch...
First impressions are key. When it comes to applying for a job your CV is the top priority. We are offering free CV writing consultation for all candidates across East Anglia who need help. Get personal advice for your CV, grab the attention of potential employers and...
First impressions are key. This month has seen a dramatic shift in people working from home, and organisations from all sectors looking at how they can maintain business continuity - remotely. Hiring continues. Preparing for an interview can be daunting, especially when you have never had to...
Ideas to lift your spirits While many of our employees are on furlough, we have collated resources for them to keep happy and healthy, as we gear up for another weekend indoors. With many you are also on furlough or working from home, we thought you might need...
This month has seen a dramatic shift in people working from home, and organisations from all sectors looking at how they can maintain business continuity- remotely. Hiring continues. Check your tech This is pretty obvious, but as with any meeting that uses any form of technology, make sure...
5 Top Tips for Your Next Interview Congratulations on reaching the interview stage! Now to focus on preparing to impress in person. Interviews can seem daunting, but the more time you take to prepare, the better you will do. Remember, the employer obviously likes what they...
Last month we ran the first in a series of seminars surrounding recruitment and business in East Anglia. The first, Retaining Talent Through Powerful Onboarding, dove in to the role onboarding plays, as well as case studies from industry leaders. And due to popular demand we...
We're running a series of seminars on issues surrounding recruitment and business in East Anglia. The first, Retaining talent through powerful onboarding, will dive in to the role onboarding plays, as well as case studies from industry leaders. A negative onboarding experience results in new...
5 Top Tips for Writing your CV You’ve just seen your dream job. You sit down to write the all-important CV. Where do I start? How do I make myself stand out? When it comes to applying for a job, your CV is the top priority. First...
To kick-off our year of social responsibility in East Anglia, we have donated £100 to Circus Starr. This money will go towards tickets for six children and their families to attend Circus Starr's Cambridge performance of ‘The Winter Circus”! The community interest company tours the UK annually,...
This time last year we announced that we would be working with Ely Foodbank, as our chosen Charity for 2019. To kick-start our partnership, we donated £500 ahead of Christmas. With December being one of their busiest times of the year, this donation helped provide families with...
People don’t always equate training to progression. Myself and my colleague, Laura, have embarked on our Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice. This is an essential qualification for those wanting to build a lasting career in recruitment. Meaningful training and career development is often negated in...
We are thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Jessica Harvey-Bowman as Corporate Charity Ambassador. In addition to her existing role as Senior Account Manager, Jess will be focusing her time on building the companies connection with the local communities they serve as a recruitment agency. As...
While I was working in retail, I hadn’t had any experience of recruitment agencies and what they did – it was all a mystery to me! It wasn’t until I started to look down the avenue of my next job, when I started to delve...
I was pleasantly surprised when I first started here at just how popular temporary work is, and what a variety of roles we get in every week. When searching for work, I thought people would shoot straight for the permanent positions, as I know I certainly hadn’t...
Meet Annabelle Graham, Recruitment Resourcer Hi! I’m Annabelle, and I’m the newest recruit to the Neaves & Neat team as a Recruitment Resourcer for our Temporary Division. Inside of work I massively enjoy a fast-paced and busy role that involves me using my people skills, so after...
Like with any interview, the key to success in a competency-based interview is PREPARATION! This particular use of interviewing technique allows the interviewer to explore your core skills, by enquiring about your past experience and how you approach certain situations. Your past work behaviour gives a...
Local entrepreneur travels 5700 miles to help raise money for charity. Helen Kersey, Managing Director of Ely based recruitment agency Neaves & Neat, recently ventured south to Madagascar as she strived to help friend and fellow entrepreneur Karen Dodd with her charity ‘Friends of Chema and Kizzi’. Madagascar...
You’ve recently graduated. Congratulations! Years of hard work has paid off and now the job search begins. Securing your first graduate role can be difficult. We are here to help and have compiled a list of handy graduate cv tips and advice, to help you get...
Nominees for “Best Recruitment Agency of the Year – Micro” Neaves & Neat attend recruitment award’s ceremony at the Grosvenor House. Last night, the Neaves & Neat team joined with fellow nominees at a prestigious ceremony based in the Great Room of Grosvenor House, Park Lane,...
Most job interviews can seem quite daunting and a telephone interview is no exception. This particular approach to interviewing candidates has increased over time and it’s important you spend as much time preparing for this as you would do for a face-to-face interview. Much like a...
We recently donated £500 to support Anthony Sutton’s Coast to Coast challenge to raise money for the Paddles Swim School. The Paddles Swim School is a community-based project which enables children with disabilities to interact and encourages regular involvement in water activities. The money raised will help...
Wishing you a Happy Easter weekend! Just to let you know, Neaves & Neat will be closed from 17.30 on Thursday 18th April for the Easter break and the office will reopen on Tuesday 23rd April at 08.30. During this time please feel free to browse our...
We recently signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme, a government led campaign, that supports employers to make the most of the diverse talents disabled people bring to the workplace. We have made the following Disability Confident commitments: Ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible ...
Neaves & Neat is excited to announce that the company has been shortlisted for the Best Micro-Agency of the Year in the national Recruiter Awards 2019. The Recruiter Awards, now 18 years old, recognises outstanding achievements of agencies and in-house recruiters who demonstrate excellence in their...
Are you seeking temporary or seasonal work over the summer? If you’re looking to secure temporary work over the summer; join us between Monday 8th April – Friday 12th April for our Temp Open Week! We have a number of summer jobs available with variable start dates from June...
We are excited to let you know that we have been shortlisted for the Best Recruitment Agency (Micro) category, at this year’s Recruiter Awards! The category focuses on companies with up to 10 employees and will be awarded to the firm achieving the most stand-out business...
We are excited to be exhibiting at this year’s Two Counties Business Exhibition. This is great opportunity to make some new contacts and start conversations that could result in new business opportunities. The free event takes place at IWM Duxford on Wednesday 13 March 2019 from 10.30am-3.30pm....
Recruitment Open Morning Are you looking for work but struggling to find time during the week to dedicate to your search? We understand how difficult it can be, putting in the extra hours to search for new employment. Also, taking time off during the week can be...
Questions to Ask During Your Interview It’s the big day and you’re feeling nervous. ‘What will they think of me? Am I what they’re looking for? What questions will they ask?’ So much emphasis is put on the candidate delivering in an interview and if you are...
In 2018, 49% of hiring managers and recruiters said that video interviews were a part of their recruitment process. Many employers have sent their entire workforce remote in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which puts recruiters in a unique position. In order to stay in touch...