Andrei Shelton

This time last year, when the UK had just gone into lockdown for the very first time, nobody would’ve predicted that we would still be in a similar position one year later. Upon reflection, there’s a huge amount that all of us have learned within that time, with many of us having reassessed our priorities and worked towards achieving healthier, happier and more productive lifestyles.

During August we experienced a 20% increase in new vacancies coming to the agency and that the number of vacancies being advertised locally on the job boards was much higher than the previous few months. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) latest report on jobs stated that early August saw some 126,000 new job postings which is the highest number since the start of lockdown.

Since we last wrote about the Jobs Outlook figures published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) in June, it seems that the slowdown in temp and permanent vacancies in general has continued. However, whilst we are still levels of vacancies well below the “norm” there is some feeling that more opportunities are opening up.

Cathedral Appointments would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Bank Holiday weekend.

We last wrote about how February’s latest Jobs Outlook figures looked positive with employer confidence on the up and confidence increasing in the country’s economic situation. This was only 3 months ago and, wow, as everyone knows and is experiencing, things have changed dramatically.

What you wear to an interview matters. Read our article on how to dress to impress and help secure your next role.

If you are working with, or within the construction or property sectors or considering joining the sector, worth attending the launch of the West Country’s first ‘Leadership in the Built Environment Symposium’, being held on Thursday 14th March at Sandy Park. http://www.glenkingmarketing.co.uk/news/2019/cesw-pave-the-way-for-tomorrows-industry-leaders

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