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The PN Personnel team share our market knowledge and employment news in our regular blog posts. 

By Matt Smout • September 30, 2026
If your business has a staffing need, you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” time to hire. Instead, look at what your business needs now and find the recruitment option that works for you.
By Brad White • September 16, 2026
You take the time to tailor your application, write a cover letter, address it correctly and send it on its way. Then…you…wait. A week turns into two, to three to four. If you’ve been applying for jobs but hearing nothing back, we explain what you can do to.
By Matt Smout • September 3, 2026
Referrals come in many shapes and forms, from word of mouth to a social review online. Referrals cost nothing yet are worth their weight in gold for marketing and driving business sales.
By Robyn Bills • August 20, 2026
If you really want the job, take the time to think about potential interview questions, prepare some answers and practice them. This will help you to feel confident and prepared for your actual interview. Your recruiter will always set the scene for your interview and give you an idea of what to expect.
By Matt Smout • August 5, 2026
Recruitment is our passion at PN Personnel. For more than 30 years, we've been helping businesses find the right people through our extensive networks, proven recruitment processes and tailored recruitment solutions. We take a consultative approach, partnering with employers to deliver successful recruitment outcomes.
By Christine McAdam • July 23, 2026
As recruiters, we read hundreds of cover letters. The ones that stand out are tailored to the role and provide genuine insight into the applicant. Generic letters that could be sent to any employer rarely leave a lasting impression. Learn how to create a cover letter to impress.
By Matt Smout • July 8, 2026
Need people for your projects? There are many benefits to engaging a specialist professional, and we have a range of talent currently available. We explain more in our latest blog.
By Christine McAdam • June 24, 2026
Common Reasons for Career Gaps include parenting, caregiving, study, travel, redundancy, career change, volunteering, and personal development. Knowing the best way to explain these to a potential employer can greatly benefit your chances of gaining a new role.
By Cushla Brasell • June 11, 2026
Psychometric Assessments benefit your recruitment process by delivering insight into a candidate’s work style, motivations, critical thinking and team fit. We explain why you should include these assessments in your next permanent recruitment.
By Jo Norman • June 2, 2026
1st June 2026 marks a very special milestone as we celebrate our Business Manager Jo Norman and her 20-year work anniversary. We sat down with Jo to reflect on her career journey, the evolution of recruitment technology, and the advice she has for businesses and job seekers after two decades in the industry.
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