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Downloadable resources for clients and candidates alike, to help at every stage of the recruitment process.

Interview tips
Top Tips for a Successful Interview - First impressions and body language can be just as important as what you say

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News articles and blogs, featuring Blusource and the professional sectors that we serve.

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

What’s the salary?

Is the most obvious job seeker question the hardest to answer and does this represent an opportunity for you when you change jobs? People move jobs for numerous reasons but…

Industry or Practice? A discussion.

Practice or Industry? Information to consider for accountants on a crucial career choice in the Midlands jobs market. It’s January, a time of career reflection for many. It therefore seems…

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

What’s the salary?

Is the most obvious job seeker question the hardest to answer and does this represent an opportunity for you when you change jobs? People move jobs for numerous reasons but…

Industry or Practice? A discussion.

Practice or Industry? Information to consider for accountants on a crucial career choice in the Midlands jobs market. It’s January, a time of career reflection for many. It therefore seems…

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

What’s the salary?

Is the most obvious job seeker question the hardest to answer and does this represent an opportunity for you when you change jobs? People move jobs for numerous reasons but…

Industry or Practice? A discussion.

Practice or Industry? Information to consider for accountants on a crucial career choice in the Midlands jobs market. It’s January, a time of career reflection for many. It therefore seems…

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

What’s the salary?

Is the most obvious job seeker question the hardest to answer and does this represent an opportunity for you when you change jobs? People move jobs for numerous reasons but…

Industry or Practice? A discussion.

Practice or Industry? Information to consider for accountants on a crucial career choice in the Midlands jobs market. It’s January, a time of career reflection for many. It therefore seems…

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

What’s the salary?

Is the most obvious job seeker question the hardest to answer and does this represent an opportunity for you when you change jobs? People move jobs for numerous reasons but…

Industry or Practice? A discussion.

Practice or Industry? Information to consider for accountants on a crucial career choice in the Midlands jobs market. It’s January, a time of career reflection for many. It therefore seems…

Passive Job Seeker? Aren’t we all?

How to ensure you don’t miss the unmissable whilst remaining passive. How are things going with your career? How do you feel about your current employer and the prospects there…

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Testimonials

Testimonials

“Last week we had a visit from the 'investors in people' inspector as we had applied for gold status. I wasn't chosen as part of the random sample but I requested an interview as I wanted to tell him about my circumstances….. I told the gentleman about being selected by Blusource as a match for the company's values and he was impressed that the recruitment agency would be so aware of the company values and requirements. Incidentally he has recommended us for the gold award...”

“Hope you're well. I just wanted to thank Blusource Recruitment Agency and especially Helen McPake as she is truly the best Recruitment Consultant I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She really listens to the candidates career aspirations and fits these well with the Clients needs/requests. Helen is absolutely fantastic and I cannot thank her enough for helping me find the right role.”

“Helen was a pleasure to work with as a recruiter, when I was looking for a new role. She was very professional and always delivered on what she said she was going to do. I feellHelen operates with a high level of integrity and does all she can to support a candidate through the process.”

“I moved back to the area of Nottingham at the end of December 2013 and contacted Bjorn who managed to secure me a senior position within a growing business within Mansfield. He listens to your requirements and matches your skills and personality to the right company. I would highly recommend”

“Last week we had a visit from the 'investors in people' inspector as we had applied for gold status. I wasn't chosen as part of the random sample but I requested an interview as I wanted to tell him about my circumstances….. I told the gentleman about being selected by Blusource as a match for the company's values and he was impressed that the recruitment agency would be so aware of the company values and requirements. Incidentally he has recommended us for the gold award...”

“Hope you're well. I just wanted to thank Blusource Recruitment Agency and especially Helen McPake as she is truly the best Recruitment Consultant I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She really listens to the candidates career aspirations and fits these well with the Clients needs/requests. Helen is absolutely fantastic and I cannot thank her enough for helping me find the right role.”

“Helen was a pleasure to work with as a recruiter, when I was looking for a new role. She was very professional and always delivered on what she said she was going to do. I feellHelen operates with a high level of integrity and does all she can to support a candidate through the process.”

“I moved back to the area of Nottingham at the end of December 2013 and contacted Bjorn who managed to secure me a senior position within a growing business within Mansfield. He listens to your requirements and matches your skills and personality to the right company. I would highly recommend”

“Last week we had a visit from the 'investors in people' inspector as we had applied for gold status. I wasn't chosen as part of the random sample but I requested an interview as I wanted to tell him about my circumstances….. I told the gentleman about being selected by Blusource as a match for the company's values and he was impressed that the recruitment agency would be so aware of the company values and requirements. Incidentally he has recommended us for the gold award...”

“Hope you're well. I just wanted to thank Blusource Recruitment Agency and especially Helen McPake as she is truly the best Recruitment Consultant I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She really listens to the candidates career aspirations and fits these well with the Clients needs/requests. Helen is absolutely fantastic and I cannot thank her enough for helping me find the right role.”

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