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Covid-19 A Message from Everyone at Fuel

By Fuel Recruitment / March 25, 2020 /

As we all now face the prospect of further isolation over the coming weeks we would like to reassure you that we are still available to assist you however we can. Business continuity is a priority and whilst we are now working remotely, we are operating as normally as possible in these rapidly changing times.…

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Fuel recognised by OffPayroll.org.uk

By Fuel Recruitment / February 26, 2020 /

Fuel Recruitment have been listed as a preferred agency on www.offpayroll.org.uk www.offpayroll.org.uk was founded by an online accountancy firm to showcase clients, agencies and consultancies who take a positive and compliant approach to providing fair IR35 solutions to the marketplace. Mark Esom, Managing Director of Fuel said “This is yet another endorsement of our proactive…

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IR35 Digest: Why and How professional indemnity insurance affects your IR35 Status

By Fuel Recruitment / January 22, 2020 /

As experts in contract recruitment, we understand why it’s important for our PSC contractors to hold business insurance As we’re sure you’re all aware by now, the private sector IR35 reforms will come in on 6th April this year – that’s less than three months away. This means it’s important that you, as a PSC…

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What Makes a Successful Contractor?

By MAbrahall / May 30, 2019 /

As experts in contract and interim recruitment, we know many contractors who have been working successfully for years or even decades, who are well suited to being self-employed. Over the years we’ve noticed that these individuals have a few things in common that help them contract successfully. So, we’ve made a note of them here…

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Accept That Job Offer

By MAbrahall / February 28, 2019 /

As a Recruiter, there’s no better feeling than finding someone the perfect job to match their skills and career goals! It’s why we spend time getting to know both our Clients and our Candidates, so we understand their needs and aspirations. We make sure that people are truly excited about the job opportunities they apply…

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Tips for Before, During and After a Job Interview

By MAbrahall / November 12, 2018 /

The goal of job-hunting is to secure a new role, and in most cases this will involve an interview where it is vital to make a good impression. But interview preparation is not just about the interview day itself; what you do before and after can also improve your chances of a job offer. As…

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Your Step by Step Guide to Resigning Professionally

By MAbrahall / May 22, 2018 /

After months of job searching, countless CV rewrites, several job interviews and possibly even a second interview, you’ve done it! You’ve finally been offered the new job of your dreams. But now comes the part most people dread: officially handing in your notice. While every company is different, there are five steps to the resigning…

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6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Job Search

By MAbrahall / March 13, 2018 /

When you’re looking to make a change in your career, you need to use every possible weapon in your arsenal to stand out from the crowd of candidates. It’s not enough these days to simply upload your rather tired CV to a couple of online platforms and wait for the job offers to land in…

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Avoid These Common Mistakes Made by New Employees

By MAbrahall / December 4, 2017 /

Hunting for a new role can take so much time and effort, it’s easy to forget what happens after you’ve accepted a job offer – actually starting a new job! A lot of focus is placed on how to get your CV noticed and how to impress during an interview, but making sure you start…

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5 Things to Delete from Your CV Right Now

By MAbrahall / October 23, 2017 /

As specialist recruiters, we see hundreds of CVs on a weekly basis, and we always advise our candidates if there’s something that needs editing before we send them on to clients. The most important thing is that there are no “typos” or spelling mistakes! Your CV is often the first thing people see about you…

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