Recruitment fees in London and Manchester: what HR and office leaders should know
This guide explains how recruitment fees work for PA, EA, HR and business support roles in London and Manchester. It covers typical permanent fee percentages, how temp and contractor bill rates are structured, the impact of AWR and the 12 week rule, and when to choose temp, contract or permanent hiring so HR and office leaders can budget and brief with confidence.
Our top tips on writing the perfect cover letter
A cover letter is a fantastic way of demonstrating your suitability for a role but also offer an opportunity to show how you present yourself, how you communicate professionally and of course your written ability. A good cover letter may go unnoticed, but a bad one could cost you an interview. It is worth putting […]
How to deal with gaps in your CV
The last year has been extremely tough for many candidates with a high number of unexpected redundancies and a sharp fall in job vacancies. This means that many of us will end up with gaps in our CV. There are however ways of explaining these gaps in a positive way to potential employers. This blog […]
Employer’s View – What is the difference between a temporary assignment, a permanent contract and a fixed term contract?
At TalentYard we offer a variety of options for your hiring needs. You may need a receptionist for just a few weeks or you may be considering hiring a PA on a trial basis first before making any commitment. Here is a brief summary of all the different ways you can hire a candidate: […]
Upcoming TalentYard event- CV & Interview tips! Wednesday 11th April from 5pm
A few mistakes we have witnessed in the last few months which can be VERY easily corrected!
~ CV ~ Spelling mistakes are just not acceptable I’m afraid particularly coming from experienced high level PAs! An important part of many PA roles is to proofread documents…NO excuses! Make it clearer with bullet points and short paragraphs so you can state each task and achievement in a simple efficient way so that they […]