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What To Do If You Didn't Get The Grades You Hoped For

Results day can be an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you’re waiting for A-Level or GCSE results, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. When you get them, it can be elation, relief or disappointment, if things didn’t go as planned.

Aug 13, 2025

How to Find a Summer Job After School

School’s out and summer is here – but before you kick back with a beach towel and an ice cream, you might be thinking about earning a bit of cash or gaining experience for the future. Whether you’re saving for uni, trying to boost your CV or just want something productive to do, a summer job is a great way to make the most of your time off.

Jul 14, 2025

What Effect Does the Economy Have on Recruitment?

There’s no doubt about it – the UK’s job market has been feeling the squeeze lately. From rising living costs to global economic shifts, businesses and jobseekers alike are navigating some pretty choppy waters.

Jun 11, 2025

Redefining Recruitment: Guest speaker with Hung Lee on the Digital Tools Changing the Game

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of joining Hung Lee to dive deep into the digital transformation of recruitment. No pressure, of course - especially when you follow Stephen Bartlett, Dragons’ Den investor and host of Diary of a CEO.

May 29, 2025

How to Help Neurodiverse Candidates into Jobs

In recent years, the conversation around diversity and inclusion has rightly expanded to embrace neurodiversity – a term that refers to the natural variations in how people think, learn and process information.

May 9, 2025

How Recruitment Agencies Make Employment Law Compliance Easier for Businesses

In today’s job market, staying compliant with employment law isn’t just a legal necessity – it’s a cornerstone of responsible hiring.

Apr 29, 2025

Why Diversity Drives Success: How DE&I can power your team

Diversity, equality and inclusion are not just buzzwords – they are key drivers to success in today’s competitive environment. At Pertemps, we see how prioritising DE&I can lead to improved motivation, higher retention rates and ultimately, better business performance.

Mar 25, 2025

Big Changes Coming to Work in 2025: What You Need to Know

2025 is bringing some major shake-ups at work. With new laws on parental leave, pay gaps and work-life balance, things are about to get a whole lot better for employees. Here's a look at what’s changing. 

Feb 17, 2025

Top 5 Skills You Can Learn in an Apprenticeship

As we mark National Apprenticeship Week, the theme this year is ‘skills for life’ – and I couldn’t agree more. Apprenticeships have had a lasting impact on my career, and I’ve seen first-hand how they shape not just your professional abilities, but your personal growth too.

Feb 11, 2025

The Power of Apprenticeships: Building skills for life and career success

As Apprenticeship Week 2025 kicks off with the theme "Skills for Life", it’s the perfect opportunity for me to reflect on how apprenticeships are shaping the future of work and empowering people to succeed in their careers.

Feb 10, 2025