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LinkedIn is a professional social network that allows you to find the right job or internship, connect with other professionals, and strengthen your skills. If you do not have an account, head over to LinkedIn and create one. Here are some tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out from the competition; Profile picture […]

The job market is candidate driven with demand outstripping supply. Good candidates are in short supply and are going off the market within days. At Optima Recruitment we ensure we present our candidates with every opportunity to find their ideal role. We arrange and set up multiple interviews and let our candidates lead their search based on […]

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are increasing in April 2022 for both PAYE workers and employers by 1.25%. Here are 4 things you need to know! Who pays NICs and what are the current rates? NICs are a tax paid by employees and the self-employed on their earnings, and by employers on the earnings of those […]

According to the Office of National Statistics, the number of job vacancies in the UK has hit a record high in recent months. Vacancies hit 1.1 million between July and September, the highest level since records began in 2001. The ONS said the number of employees on payrolls showed another monthly increase, rising 207,000 to […]

As the economy picks up, candidates are in high demand, resulting in job starting salaries rising at record rates, according to KPMG. Rising demand for staff to fill vacancies has resulted in the sharpest salary inflation rate in almost 24 years of data collection, its jobs survey found. Although the job market is excelling, there […]

Mental health affects 1 in 4 people in the UK each year. Covid 19 has affected all of us in so many different ways and with the country slowly easing its way back to normality, taking time to prioritise your mental health is as important as ever. Whilst facilities such as the gym opening back […]

Like many, the last year has forced Optima to shut the office and go from seeing each other daily to scheduling zoom calls and emailing our latest news. Whilst the shorter commute and later alarm clocks are a nice benefit, here’s just some of the reasons we are itching to get back to our desks! […]

Preparing for employees to return to the office safely is a hot topic at the moment, but where do you start?? Carry out a Risk Assessment; Assess and manage the risk. Start by identifying sensible measures to control the risk of contracting COVID 19 in your workplace. Consult your staff as part of the process […]

Staying safe and healthy is the most important thing for all of us at the moment. For those seeking work it is likely that the recruitment process will include a video interview, using one of the following remote meeting platforms; Skype, Zoom, MS Teams. We’ve seen a trend towards online interviews for some time, but […]