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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at DATS? In the first of our series of ‘A week in the life of..’ we asked Neil Ewart of Dixon Stewart (the Logistics recruitment arm of DATS) to keep a diary so we could have a peep into the life of a Logistics Recruiter. Monday One …

DATS have put together a handy downloadable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for their clients and candidates on the new Agency Workers Regulations, coming into force from 1st October 2011 The FAQ covers the new leglisation in detail and gives information on the required changes those affected companies and individuals need to be aware of …

As you read through the recruitment pages, you’ll notice that candidates are often asked to also send in a covering letter with their CV.  You may consider this unnecessary or a waste of time and paper, but this letter can be just as important as the CV itself. The main purpose is to get your …

Candidates are sometimes required to apply for a job using a form rather than a CV and will be used by the recruiter to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis.  Forms can be daunting and time consuming, so allow plenty of time and follow these five steps below: Start by reading through the documents sent …

Your CV is likely to be the first impression you make on a potential employer and will determine your success in attaining an opportunity to attend interview. The following section provides a concise overview of what information prospective employers will look for and assess when screening and selecting applicants for interview. CV structure Begin with …

We have all got used to ‘information overload’ over the last few years but in the case of your CV, it is important to focus on relevant work and business experience and keep away from non-essential information. Our top tips for ‘what not to include’ and keep your CV to two A4 pages are to: …

Preparing your CV can be a daunting task for many people, though you should view the time spent as a good investment, as a well written and presented CV will aid you in getting that all important interview!  CV’s should be classed as a summary document that can be easily read and understood by the …

The employment history section is one of the most important within your CV and shouldn’t just be a list of places you have worked.  Use the opportunity to sell yourself by highlighting achievements and skills from time spent at a previous employer that will be relevant to the role you are applying for. Format Use …