Infinity Recruitment

Category: Jobs

  • Taking a temporary contract

    With the rate of employment at an all time high over the last few years, many people have had to take up short term or temporary work contracts. For many people this is not ideal and the thought of having to go through the whole recruitment process again in 3 months time can be daunting.

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    Unfortunately there are times when this may be your only option but you should not get to disheartened about it as often there are opportunities that arise from a temporary position. If you work hard and prove yourself to a company they may try and find you a more permanent position or will at least contact you should anything arise in the near future.

    Temporary jobs are also a great way to trial a new career to see if your are suited to the industry and if you believe you may have a future in it.

  • Is it time for a change in career?

    Changing a career can have a massive effect on your work and personal life. Very often at some point in your life you may feel it’s time to try something new and start training in another industry. There are some things that you will need to carefully consider before jumping ship to another career.

    Depending on what job you want to apply for, you may need to return to education, either college, university or some other form of further training. If this is the case, it is possible that you will have a period of time when you are out of employment. You should make sure that you are financially secure and that you would be able to support yourself (and possibly your family) during this time.

    Always have a backup plan in case the worse should happen and you are not able to complete a course and need something to fall back on. If you are unsure of the qualifications you need and what places offer the training for a new career, talk to the job centre or a careers advisor before making any rash decisions.

  • Improving your job prospects by studying in your own time

    With finding a job more difficult than ever, it is advised that you try and do extra research and studies in your own time to boost your chances of landing the position should you apply for one. Spending a bit of your own time in the evenings or weekends, studying your industry and any extra skills that will help you within your position is a massive plus for employers. This not only shows willing to put the extra time and effort in but also means that you will be saving them time and money by not having to go on so many training courses. Doing this extra study can also assist you in later life should you wish to change careers or move on to another firm.

    It may be that you wish to learn a new skill that is not currently part of your job role with the intention of pushing for a promotion or looking to change which career path you want to take. Whatever the reason, if you have the spare time then why not try it, often it can be quite enjoyable.

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  • Staying put in your current job

    So you had made your mind up that you wanted to look for another job. You updated your CV, posted it to loads of jobs boards and following a few interviews have been offered a position within a new company. You then have to hand your notice in to your current employer and schedule a meeting to do so. Whilst in the meeting your employer tells you that they don’t want to lose you and offer you more money to stay.
    This is a dilemma many of us have found ourselves in.
    Firstly you need to decide if it was only money that made you want to leave and look for new work? If it was then you also need to weigh up the future prospect for working for either company. If it wasn’t just money can the other issues be sorted out and will your current employer address them? These are all things that need to be thought about when deciding to stay or to go to a new job.

  • Are you more qualified than you think?

    If you’ve been looking for a new job for quite some time and you have been finding limited opportunities, then may want to branch your search out a bit more. You should look into jobs that seem ‘out of your reach’ because there have been many surprises for job seekers who try their luck.

    It’s important to stay active and if you’ve got the confidence to back up your qualifications then there is no reason why you can’t apply for senior positions, even if you’re just starting out. The worst thing that can happen is that a company says no, or ignores your application altogether, but there may be circumstances where they do look at your CV and consider you for a leading position.

    Job searches are about staying active, trying your luck and really selling yourself, and if you can do this then we’re sure the opportunities will come your way.