According to Make UK’s research, on average one-quarter of vacancies are proving hard to fill due to a lack of skills, experience, and qualifications. In the manufacturing sector, the problem is particularly bleak with more than one-third (36%) of vacancies still vacant. Apprenticeships have long been touted as a powerful solution to bridging the skills … Read more
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Rapid Personnel has been shortlisted for the prestigious Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) ‘Impact on a Client’s Business’ Award. For those who might not know, REC is the leading authority in the recruitment sector, and being recognised by them is a true honour. It’s a fantastic … Read more
The war for talent rages on. With skills shortages across many industries and employees reconsidering their priorities, the competition to recruit top talent in 2024 will be fierce. To stand out from the crowd and attract your dream team, you need to get creative with your talent acquisition strategy. Step one: Get inside the minds … Read more
Starting a career without a bunch of skills might feel tough, but it’s totally doable! Instead of seeing it as a roadblock, think of it as a chance to learn and grow. Here’s how you can kick off your career journey without a ton of skills. Keep an Open Mind First things first, stay positive! … Read more
A Berkshire and Oxfordshire Recruitment Specialist In 2002 Rapid Personnel began providing staffing services to companies in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Since that time, we have grown in size and expanded into new geographic areas including the South West and also South Wales. From day one our focus has been on delivering a higher quality recruitment … Read more
Did you know all of our processes are done digitally and do not require any paper? Not only is this better for the environment, but it is also much more efficient and allows us to fill jobs faster. We work with numerous clients in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and even South Wales. They are all benefitting … Read more
What a month April has been for Rapid Personnel! Not only have we been onboarding new clients but we are also celebrating work anniversaries for multiple members of our team! Our Regional Operations Manager Chris, and Recruitment Consultant Alex are both celebrating their first anniversary! They have made a huge contribution so far and we … Read more
When you’re interviewing for a job, the little things can make a big difference. Even a small mistake can cost you a job offer. Take the time to prepare so you can make the best possible impression at every job interview you attend. Good tips for a successful interview: 1 Dress for Interview Success 2 … Read more
We believe that a successful job application starts with writing a good CV. This is an opportunity for you to promote yourself and good CV will get you to the interview stage! But what is a good CV? We would like to give you a couple of tips on what to include and how to … Read more
With inflation at record highs, the cost-of-living crisis is putting extraordinary pressure on UK households. It is at times like this, that the real Living Wage is all the more important for workers and their families. Unlike the Government minimum wage (‘National Living Wage’ for over 23s – £9.50) the real Living Wage is the … Read more
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