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Blue Monday or Job Opportunity Monday?

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Today has been labelled Blue Monday, the day when post-Christmas blues finally take hold,  Christmas has gone leaving us with the burden of our excesses; both in our pockets and around our waistlines!  Dark nights and cold days are still upon us and those who aren’t happy in their jobs are looking forward to summer sunshine and the next holiday season.

Well we’ve decided we want to put our own label on the day and call it Opportunity Monday!

monday, blues, sad, job, hunt, search, selection, cv, resume, new, jobs, apply, january, money, Monday IS THE DAY when you welcome the opportunities that the new year brings…January is the month when new job prospects are at their highest, a wealth of job opportunities are appearing and if you have the will to kick start 2021 with achievement at the top of your agenda then it’s the ideal time to get your CV out there and land yourself a new job.   Banish those January blues, spring forward and find yourself in I can do this mode! Continue reading full article

Metalforming Industry: did you know?

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METALFORMING INDUSTRY

Here at Glen Callum Associates when it comes to metalforming and metalforming machinery, we have our very own experts able to speak your language and hire across “very difficult to source” talent pools.

Glen and Robert head up the technical team and have extensive experience in recruiting across the UK for many leading metal forming businesses and global machinery manufacturers.   As the industry continues to navigate current volatility, and with difficult times likely ahead, our recruiters are consistently consulting and advising metalforming businesses of all sizes on “Recruiting in the current climate” attracting the best staff, training & retaining. Continue reading full article

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Kayleigh’s brief on the latest IAAF Automotive Aftermarket news

The IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) held another virtual briefing session today allowing members to keep up-to-date on automotive aftermarket developments.  Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates, zoomed into the IAAF event and provided us with her brief on the latest automotive aftermarket news……..

DVSA – Managing recalls and Market Surveillance

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“Don’t lose industry talent” warns recruitment expert

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Glen Callum Associates (GCA) director, Glen Shepherd is urging the automotive sector not to lose the industry talent in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a key message to the trade, Shepherd said: “The threat of redundancies looms large across the UK and we’re urging businesses in automotive, engineering and industrial sectors not to lose the expertise that’s currently in the market.

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Top marks for engineering recruiters Glen Callum!

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Glen Callum gain “top marks” recruiting for world leader in precision press technologies.

Glen Callum Video recruitmentGlen Callum Associates Ltd have partnered up with world class, high performance, precision press manufacturing experts Bruderer UK to deliver a NEW and successful recruitment service.  A service not only designed to source candidates, but also to deliver engaging “bite sized” video interviews and accurate candidate testing. Resulting in hiring decisions being formed from a fact based process and not solely interview performance. Continue reading full article

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3 NEW recruiting tips to maintain your business success!

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NEW recruiting tips for success!

Having the right people onboard is key to the success of any business and now is the time to employ that talent.   We have put together our recruiting tips for success during the pandemic.  We suggest why now is the time to evaluate your staffing and how you can ensure your business continues to thrive.

Recruitment Tips for success

Now is the time to recruit top talent and ensure your business is successful

Due to the pandemic businesses have had to learn to adapt to change.   Whilst companies are adjusting to work Covid-19 safe, they are also taking the opportunity to strategise.

We have put together 3 recruiting tips for employers to take advantage of the current employment market.  Let’s ensure that both businesses, and those seeking jobs, are helped. Continue reading full article

6 top tips for video interviews

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The coronavirus pandemic has seen the significant rise of video conference calls and webinars. The automotive recruitment process is no exception and candidates must expect to provide a ‘video interview’ as the norm going forward.

Why? It’s simple. Companies prefer video interviews as a way of reducing travel expenses and de-cluttering of their calendar and, it can often shorten the time it takes to make an appointment. Add to this the ease of video interviewing in reducing stress for both sides and the fact that you can revisit the content over and over again, it’s clear video interviews are crucial to a modern recruitment process. Continue reading full article