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It’s hardly surprising that many of us feel stressed out when finding a new job. We find ourselves in a situation that involves both uncertainty and pressure.

Here are some pointers to help you stay calm and reduce the stress whilst looking for that dream job. READ MORE

Most people will spend interview preparation time researching the company they want to work for, finding out what the job entails and rehearsing answers to the questions they’re likely to be asked.

The issue of what to wear tends to be secondary, yet it plays a powerful part in the hiring process. READ MORE

Fear of redundancy seems to be playing an important part in the decline of absence with the latest CIPD Absence Survey showing a drop from an average 7.7 to 6.8 days per employee.

CIPD believes there is a strong element of `presenteeism` as one third of employers report sick staff coming to work.READ MORE

Employers should ensure that employees are fully aware of the standards expected of them when representing the company outside of the formal workplace...

...and of the potential consequences if they fail to meet those expectations. READ MORE

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognise, learn from and control your own emotions. It also means recognising the emotional wants and needs of others and responding appropriately. EI is necessary for building trust, creating a sense of identity, solving problems with others, cooperating and participating productively in a group. Imagine that you've just hired a new team member to work on an important project. He was a star employee in his last organisation and now he's joined your team. Unfortunately, he’s having a hard time learning some of the new skills he needs … READ MORE > http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/team-emotional-intelligence.htm

Every experienced HR professional who is responsible for recruitment and selection will, from time to time, come across a vacancy that is particularly hard to fill.

What can be done to get the post filled quickly without sacrificing on standards? READ MORE

A properly drafted Compromise Agreement is a legal agreement between employer and (former) employee which sets out the terms upon which the parties decided to end their working relationship.

In preparing and understanding the implications of such a document, correct legal advice is essential. READ MORE

This can be tricky. A good sign is if the interviewer is asking you about your salary expectations, this is probably because he is interested in your profile. Let’s understand why the interviewer asks you this question, there are two main reasonsREAD MORE

You know how important it is to research an organisation that invites you for interview, but it’s easy to lose sight of all the ways we can research companies.

Try these more creative methods as well, your hard work will pay off. READ MORE

Getting off to a Good Start

It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed.

With every new encounter, you are evaluated and yet another person's impression of you is formed. These first impression can be nearly impossible to reverse or undo, making those first encounters extremely important, for they set the tone for all the relationships that follows.

Read the full article at: http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/FirstImpressions.htm

Recent surveys have shown that the average employee spends about 41% of their time on email, so even getting slightly better at it can be a huge productivity saving. READ MORE

Are you having trouble with your boss? Are you waiting for support and direction? Don’t be tempted to take a passive, reactive stance, instead work on your management skills.

Read the following tips to help you negotiate your relationship with your manager. READ MORE

Are individual members of your team performing less well than you'd hoped? As poor employee performance can affect the organisation’s results, we tend to want to look for a quick fix

To figure out what's causing the performance issue, you have to get to the root of the problem. READ MORE

You have probably had plenty of advice about interviews but what if your first interview is on the telephone? In what ways will your preparation be different?

Read our tips on the preparation you should make to ensure you interview at your best. READ MORE

Focus on recruiting the best employees - talented people who can do the job you need to be done, whilst fitting in with the culture of your company.

Read this article to find out how you can ensure you are doing the right things to find the right people. READ MORE

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect at work. Bullying and harassment of any kind are in no-one's interest and should not be tolerated in the workplace.

A new book by Jon Lavelle, Bullies Beware, offers advice on how victims can act to remedy the situation. READ MORE

Last October saw the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, a statute aiming to simplify and harmonise the existing laws to aid employers and employees alike.

As firms are urged to update policies to reflect the new rules, what are the key changes you should be aware of? READ MORE

Sometimes the prospect of fitting everything on our lengthy to-do list into one day seems daunting. But by learning some time management skills, we can significantly increase our productivity.

Nick Kelsey, author on the subject, offers his top 10 methods for organising your workload more effectively. READ MORE

Our CVs are our first opportunity to impress potential employers, but by using some of the most overused 'buzzwords' we could end up having our CVs working against us rather than for us.

A study by LinkedIn, reveals the 10 most popular phrases - loved by jobseekers, hated by employers. READ MORE

Last October saw the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, a statute aiming to simplify and harmonise the existing laws to aid employers and employees alike.

As firms are urged to update policies to reflect the new rules, what are the key changes you should be aware of? READ MORE

When a vacancy becomes available in your company, time spent dragging your heels could result in repercussions far greater than just a lonely office cubicle. Read about the true cost of an empty desk to your business and avoid any more profit wasting away. READ MORE

Over the weekend of 27th-28th November, Oil Recruitment will be relocating to prestigious new offices in central Knutsford.

In fact, we're moving less than a mile down the road but it's an important step for our business as we remain poised for future expansion. View our new location. READ MORE

The use of recruitment agencies is well established in most industry sectors and with good reason.

See some of the main reasons businesses use Oil Recruitment for specialist search and recruitment within the oil and energy industries. READ MORE

The use of recruitment agencies is well established in most industry sectors and with good reason.

See some of the main reasons businesses use Oil Recruitment for specialist search and recruitment within the oil and energy industries. READ MORE