At Staff UK we fully appreciate that our workforce are our ambassadors.

This is reflected in the large numbers of applicants that remain on long term contracts and indeed find full time employment with our clients.

We assess jobseekers' work history, experience and skill levels in a friendly but intensive interview. We also take great interest in an applicant’s character, personality and appearance and according to these attributes we ultimately look to provide employment that will suit not only the skill of the applicant but also their character. After obtaining satisfactory references work eligibility is confirmed.

For further information please contact us, or alternatively call into our Bolton office.


Interview Tips

At times our clients will also like to assess your suitability to a given role. This is achieved through an interview. As we have built trust with our clients over a number of years they expect a candidate to be suitable to their needs. We like to support our applicants as much as possible so in the case of quick assessment as to what is required in general interview circumstances read the tips listed below.

1. Be on time!
Practise getting to the office to see how long it will take. Even if the traffic is heavy on the way here or the public transport is late you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Aim to be early - you can always find a nearby cafè, shop or pub to wait in. And if worst comes to worse and you are going to be late, please ring in and let the interviewer know.

2. Be Prepared!
Look at the employer's website and learn something about the company before you attend your interview. Give yourself the opportunity to talk proudly about something positive you have found.

3. Write down and practice possible questions!
Writing them down and practicing them with someone will make it easier to remember when you get to the interview. Use the third person when talking about the job. Avoid sounding as though you assume the job is yours.
You could also try a few more testing questions such as how they differentiate themselves from their competitors or what they think the hardest part of the job is.

4. What are your weaknesses?
Try to find an area of your experience/skill that is currently lacking. An interviewer will appreciate your honesty - as long as whatever you disclose can be easily remedied.

5. You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
SMILE! Dress professionally in simple business attire. If needed ask your representative from Staff UK about what is required.

6. Be honest!
There really is no point lying about your background and/or skills. Job interviews are about matching needs - if there isn't a good match, chances are that the job won't work out.

7. Check your CV for possible gaps!
Make sure you know how you are going to explain time gaps on your CV.

8. Talk about specific achievements!
Interviewers like to know how you felt about about a particular success. Some will ask for specific examples of things you've done that you're particularly proud of; how you solved problems; how you learned - and improved - from difficult situations.

9. Don't talk too much!
Communication is a two-way thing so give them a chance.

10. Be enthusiastic and positive!
Don't criticize previous employers, particularly within the industry. Focus on positive achievements and views.