Candidates

Candidates

Your go-to recruitment consultancy for your job search.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

With decades of combined experience, our consultants have accumulated expert knowledge of the specialisms in which they recruit and established strong networks. Having successfully placed hundreds of skilled candidates into major organisations at all levels, Advance TRS are best placed to find you your next role.

We offer an in-depth candidate management process supporting you through interview, remuneration negotiation, resignation, counter-offer and notice period. Our consultants go out of their way to keep you informed throughout every stage of the recruitment process.

I'm thankful for the support Alex has given up until I joined South West Water. He was always there to answer queries, take follow ups and support me on various things.
Sam was instrumental in helping me find my next job. The service I received was exceptional!
Alex is an incredible guy that fought hard to get a job for me. This is not the first time he has done it, he has pulled it off for me 3-4 times. He is the best!
I've been looking to move and Advance TRS have been very knowledgeable in the rail industry compared to other agencies and great communications.
I have been actively looking through Advance TRS and they have been the best agency I have dealt with and are very knowledgeable in their relevant industries, including great contacts!
Lauren has been a superb consultant and very professional. She is dedicated and an excellent communicator, I'm extremely impressed!
Rob has been excellent in his communication and understanding personal circumstances, at times difficult to take. He has however always listened and put my needs first before anything else.
Advance TRS are just the best! I was paid on time, they have great office staff and the company is absolutely brilliant.
I would highly recommend Advance TRS. Sam Riley was absolutely incredible - what an amazing and tentative recruitment consultant. Thanks to Advance TRS, I am now full time employed!
My assingment is ending and thanks to Advance TRS, I have my next role lined up. Alex helped me get the interview and also helped me in all stages of the process until I was satisfied!
I get constant feedback from Esta regarding timesheets and any issues that have arisen or any mistakes made on my part.
I have been working with Advance TRS for over a year now and I have received a great service from the start! Esta deals with my payroll queries and is always friendly and professional whenever I have any questions. Jake is my general contact at Advance TRS whom I have been in contact with for a number of years. He is always helpful, friendly and deals with any issues swiftly!
A personal touch... the process seemed faceless before and now having had a phone conversation with Esta, payroll is a joy! She is full of energy and has taken the time to create a connection, which is so important as we are in contact on a weekly basis. She always asks how I am doing and wishes me well with whatever I have going on. I hope to continue working with Esta for the foreseeable.
I always get a very nice message to tell me my timesheet has been processed and I've never had an issue with payments - I'd like to give a personal thanks to Esta and the accounts team!
I've never had any issues with timesheets and it's always been done in a timely manner!
The team at Advance TRS are always very good at solving issues and are very quick to return feedback and advice.
I had exceptional support from Rob for my assignment with Binnies. This great support and service has continued over time with Esta being excellent in her correspondence and ensuring that my queries are attended to. Thank you both for being there for me whenever I need you!
I have been liaising with Esta for these past few months. What I like and appreciate is her diligence and attention to detail. Esta will inform me in a timely manner of timesheets being received and being processed. One would naturally assume this but it is good to have that personal touch which reassures you. Also, all my queries have been dealt with efficiently by Esta such as my recent VAT query which she handled brilliantly. Esta is highly professional, courteous and conscientiousness.
Thank you for your exceptional support in helping me secure this position! Your guidance throughout the process made a significant difference, and I truly appreciate your dedication and expertise. I'm excited to start this new chapter and grateful for your assistance!

First things first, your CV, is probably the most crucial step in beginning your job search. This is the first impression your potential employers will have of you and with competition rife and other candidates that could stand in your way to securing that perfect career move, the trick is to make you shine out, but how?

Your CV is the first thing your potential new employer will see of you and therefore it needs to make a really good impression. Check out our top CV writing tips, learn how to write a cover letter or register with us today to download free CV templates.

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Interview

Interview Top Tips

Interviews are an acquired skill, the more you prepare and practice the better at interviewing you will become. First impressions are hugely important, so good preparation can make all the difference.

As well as a variety of interview guides, our consultants are always on hand to help prepare you for interviews. Prior to attending an interview, we will ensure you have all the necessary background information regarding the company, recruitment process, features and requirements of the role, location, details on remuneration package, prospects and information relating to your interviewer(s). Do not hesitate to contact your consultant should you have any queries.

CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE

We are committed to delivering our service in a safe, responsible and legislatively compliant way. We work with our clients and contractors to support them in adhering to all and the latest legislation.

Advance TRS are consistently taking steps in order to reduce the number of accidents and incidents in the workplace and on-site. We do this through regular communication of industry information, HSE updates, company policies and a thorough review of procedures.

Candidates

Stand Out From the Crowd

Competition is rife; the current job market is flooded with candidates who could stand in your way to securing that perfect next career move, so how do you make sure you come out on top?

If you are starting your job search here are some quick and easy tips to help you on your way to your next role. From updating your CV, to preparing to interviews, how to stand out on job boards and the benefits of working with recruiters, we have all the tips to get get you started.

These help guides can take you through the job-seeking process and help you take the next step in your career.

REGISTER WITH US

Register for a free account with Advance TRS to maximise your job search. Sign-up for tailored job alerts that go straight to your inbox and bookmark your favourite jobs to apply for at a later date.

By registering with us you can upload and manage multiple CVs, create job alerts, shortlist your favourite jobs, view your applications and utilise our range of resources. Our candidate dashboard has been designed with you in mind to make your job search as seamless as possible.

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