Paramount Personnel are please to have been selected as the official Academy Shirt Sponsor 2022 – 2023 for Saints South West. Covering Somerset – Devon – Cornwall Paramount hopes to gain further awareness of it’s recruitment business in an area’s it has already been working in for 20 years next year. Having been a supporter of the Saints South West programme since it’s conception Paramount Personnel’s Managing Director Dean Croft said he was extremely pleased

A cover letter is a fantastic way to get across your personality and act as a great elevator pitch to get you that job! Many people think that these don’t get read, but that’s far from the truth… Let’s find out how to write the perfect cover letter to land you that fantastic new role! 1. Layout The start of your cover letter will look quite similar to your CV. Basic information about you should

We’ve all been there. Exhausted, becoming a cynic, withdrawing from the world… Burnout is horrible. It not only affects your work, but affects your home life too. Here at Paramount, we’ve put together a helpful list on how to beat burnout. 1. Nap time If you have kids, you’ll understand that some of their behaviour is because they are just tired – adults are no different! Put down that phone, don’t have that second cup

Hospitality has been one of the hardest hit industries in the UK. The governments proposal’s outlined in the Queen’s speech was highly anticipated by those in the industry. Let’s find out what happened on Tuesday and what the governement proposals will mean for the industry. The Level Up and Regeneration Bill Al fresco dining is a key part of the new bill. To help bring life to UK high streets once more, pavement licensing red-tape

On Tuesday 10th May, the Queen’s Speech was delivered by Prince Charles at the opening of Parliament. The speech included many points relating to construction. Paramount Personnel has summed these up for you below. Housing A new Housing Bill has been proposed which will aim to promote fairness and transparency in the market, allowing more new houses to be built. There is also a commitment to using modern methods when constructing new houses. With the

Paramount Personnel is happy to announce that we’ll be hosting our third TTMBC Course of the year, which will be held at our Cullompton office on Saturday 28th May 2022. The course will be starting at 8.30am with the aim to be finished by 1pm. Total cost of the course will be £120 (£144 inc VAT) and this includes the course and the Lantra card which alone costs £60 The following be covered on the

From June 1st, 60 companies across Britain will be trailing a 4-day working week. This will include 3,000 workers which is thought to be the biggest pilot scheme to take place in the world. But could this be rolled out to the whole country? We explore the history, motive, and the pro’s & con’s to a 4 day week. What countries have already made the move? Our neighbours up north, Scotland have already made the

We’ve all come away from an interview wondering if we’ve got the job. Some employers keep their cards close to their chests, others may show you some positives signs that you have definitely aced the interview. Here’s our list of things to look out for in your interview. They start selling you the job A great way to gauge how your interview went is if they are giving you the inside-out story of what the

Here at Paramount Personnel, we are looking for the next rising star in recruitment. These are exciting times at the company, and due to expansion, we’re on the lookout for a new Construction Recruitment Consultant. The Details… We’re looking for someone with a minimum two years’ experience within the trades & labour construction sector, though this isn’t essential. This is a fast paced role and no day is the same. You will be the only

A question that you will inevitably be asked during an interview is, “what are your hobbies and interests outside of work?”. A good way of preparing for this question is to include it in your CV. There are arguments against including this as part of your CV. Some say that any usual hobbies can ruin your chances. Also that this section takes up space where you should be including more information on your education and

The Home Office has confirmed that bars and restaurants in England and Wales will stay open for an extra two hours for the Queen’s Jubilee weekend celebrations. To mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne, there will be a four-day celebration across the UK, with licensing hours being extended until 1am. The celebrations will no doubt be a welcomed relief to the hospitality sector after being hit hard by the pandemic. Businesses are expecting

You’ve been offered a job elsewhere and it’s now time to hand in your notice to your current employer. It can be such a stressful task, but there are some do’s and don’t’s when it comes to leaving your workplace. Check them out below. Put it in writing Right after you have been offered a new position elsewhere, you must pen your resignation letter. If you’re struggling with what to say, there are so many