Championing future talent and Strengthening the local community
A&S Recruitment has long been a pivotal player in the local employment landscape. Its reputation lies not just in its deep understanding of the logistics market and proven track record…
INSIGHTS AND ADVICE
Welcome to the A&S Recruitment blog, a resource for career advice, industry news, and practical how-to guides. Here you’ll find top tips for interview techniques, CV writing, or staying up-to-date on the latest trends in shipping and logistics
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Boosting your employability in logistics: Top tips from A&S Recruitment
The logistics and shipping industry continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for job seekers at all levels. However, with competition for key roles increasing, standing out to employers has never…
20 Years of A&S Recruitment: A conversation with founder and MD, Amanda Harrold
As A&S Recruitment celebrates its 20th anniversary, Porttalk sits down with its founder and managing director, Amanda Harrold, to discuss two decades of success, challenges, and the ever-evolving world of…
Amanda Harrold’s Budget Reflections: Anticipating the Impact on Logistics Recruitment
With the Budget now just a week away (30th October), A&S Recruitment’s Amanda Harrold reflects on how announcements made by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves could impact the logistics…
What Makes A&S the ‘Go-to’ Recruitment Agency
“When we started, we aimed to go above and beyond to match candidates with vacancies perfectly. And I am happy to say that, almost twenty years on, we are still…
The importance of employee retention in today’s competitive job market
Employee retention has become a critical issue for businesses of all sizes, particularly in today’s highly competitive job market. While companies focus heavily on attracting top talent, they often overlook…
Building a Strong Employer Brand in the Shipping and Logistics Industry
Whilst the shipping and logistics industry plays a critical role in the global economy, attracting and retaining top talent in this sector can be particularly challenging, especially as the talent…
Attributes that make the ideal operational temporary worker
Proud to hold contracts with both the Port of Felixstowe and PD Ports for the supply of temporary employees, Andy Leeson is A&S Recruitment’s expert in matching candidates to the…
What’s great, and not so great about a 4 day week: The Pro’s & Con’s
The four-day workweek has been a topic of much discussion and experimentation. Let’s explore the pros and cons associated with this alternative work schedule: Pros of a 4-Day Workweek: Cost Savings: A shorter workweek…