Infinity Recruitment

Author: Anthony

  • What is going to happen to my job?

    With the current Covid-19 outbreak, many people are rightfully concerned as to what is going to happen to their job? If you are employed the government is setting up schemes to ensure that you are not without a wage if you have to self-isolate or are hospitalised. This will also reach to people that have been told by their employer that they are having to close the business so no longer have any work for them.

    If you are self employed then this is not as straight forward and at present no one knows exactly what support you are going to receive. These are challenging times for all of us and the government is in a hard position trying to manage the outbreak, personal finances of the public and also the greater economy.

    Over the next couple of weeks, we should find out more about what support is available to those affected by this virus and how they can go about accessing additional funds should they need to. 

    People that have already been laid off, may find that they can apply for new jobs in places such as supermarkets which are calling out for people at the moment.

  • How to find a holiday job locally

    Finding a holiday job after finishing school but before starting university is a problem facing a growing number of young people who want to spend their time wisely saving money for the future but how to go about this can be quite a challenge.

    Many young people of this age are unable to drive or even if they have learnt to drive are unable to afford to run a car and so will be forced to rely on work that is local to them or on a bus or train route however lifts can be shared to places of work or family members may be able to help out.

    A useful start is to print out a current CV and take it to local businesses personally so that they meet you rather than you just being a name on a form. It is important to be as flexible as possible when it comes to working hours as this will greatly improve your chances of success.

    If you are fortunate enough to be given an interview, make sure you are suitably dressed for the role and think about possible questions you may be asked and your responses. It is a good idea to research the company online beforehand to give you an understanding of the company ethos.

  • Working as a supply teacher in the UK

    Many teachers find themselves in the position of working as a supply teacher either because they are between jobs or because it fits in better with their family life.

    There are advantages to the flexible working patterns that come hand in hand with supply teaching. Should you have young children of your own at school you will be free to attend their school events without having to negotiate time off work. It also enables you to fit work around other family commitments such as caring for an elderly relative.

    Some schools will employ supply teachers to cover planned absence of teaching staff. In this case you may know in advance the year group you will be teaching and the subjects you will be required to teach. This is usually easier than having an early morning call to cover absence due to teacher illness. If unplanned cover is not suitable for you this can be made clear when you visit schools to promote yourself.

    It is always a good idea to have a range of age appropriate resources to hand that you can call on if necessary. Although most teachers will leave planning and resources it is always good to be well prepared.

  • Can you change your career path at any age?

    You may have been in the same career for a long time but feel that you are already for a change. Often as people get older they are more reluctant to change jobs often because they have more commitments so may find that they simply cannot afford to have the time off work to retrain for something else or that they have children that they need to fit their daily schedule around

    If this is the case, then all is not lost. You can still look to study in the evenings or find a job that will allow you to train whilst earning such as an apprenticeship. You may be entitled to help with childcare costs and often once you are through the initial training you can earn a lot more money and might be able to be more flexible with your working hours. If you feel that you need to gain more experience before applying for a new job, then you could try doing some volunteer work in that industry first. This can look great on a CV and also allow you to experience what the job may entail and what the industry is like before you decide to make the switch.

  • Are you all out of places to search fob job offers?

    Finding jobs that you can apply for can be a very mundane and slow process. It may be that you are panicking as you need to find a job quickly to start earning some money, if this is the case, then you need to ensure that you are applying for a lot of jobs every week to give yourself the best chance of finding work.  

    People that have been made redundant, had to leave a job due to relocation or have been off work for a while and need to return often need help in finding a vacancy that they are suited to, especially if they have not gone through the recruitment process for some time. .

    To enable you to compete against other applicants that have submitted their CV or job application, you need to ensure you are ahead of the game.  Experience and qualifications are often the two main things an employer looks for when they are choosing a candidate but even if you are not as qualified as others, you can still land that much needed job.

    You CV and cover letter are often the first interaction you will have with the potential employer, so it is vital that this is correct and contains all the relevant information. Not only should you ensure that all the information is accurate but also that it is written and displayed in the correct way.