How to turn down a Job Offer the Right Way
It can be awkward, uncomfortable and scary to turn down a job offer, but it is important to be courteous and considerate to someone who has offered you a position. Not only does ignoring a job offer waste the employers time, but it also could potentially close doors for yourself in the future. If you …
Unusual Jobs | Earl Street Employment Consultants
There are certainly some unusual jobs in the world! Here’s just a few… Professional Sleeper A Finnish hotel hired a ‘professional sleeper’ to test each of it’s rooms in their hotel, it gives a new meaning to ‘sleeping on the job’!! Also, Nasa has advertised this position to test the effects that lying down for …
Horrifying Job Interviews
When Job Interviews go horribly wrong I’m sure that we have all had our fair share of job interview bloopers but some of these stories take awkward interviews to a whole new level. We have searched the internet for some of the funniest, most cringe-worthy interview stories. “The chair flew up and knocked out my …
Benefits of a Temporary Job
Whether you looking for a new challenge, just starting out in the world of work, or seeking a career change. Whatever your situation, if you are seeking work, have you considered a temporary role? Earl Street Recruitment offers a wide selection of excellent temporary roles. Here are some of the benefits of temporary work… Learn …
Successful Interviewing – A Recruiter’s Guide for Clients
Being an interviewer can be just as daunting as being interviewed! Here are our tips on conducting a professional interview (in person or online) to ensure your appointment is a well informed one: 1. Have a second opinion – Never interview on your own (easier with an online interview); not only will it give you …
Holiday blues?? … here’s how to beat them! | Earl Street Employment Consultants
However much you love your job, returning to the routine of work after a relaxing holiday period can be difficult. We have some tips that can help you beat the holiday blues and stay motivated! Here are our tips for beating those back to work blues: Plan fun evenings To help you through the first …
Handling Criticism in the Workplace
Receiving constructive criticism from bosses or colleagues in the workplace can be upsetting or perhaps infuriating for some. Unfortunately, it is very easy to let our emotions get the better of us in certain situations and in turn people can react to criticism with anger or upset. It is important to take a step back …
Options After School
Preparing for Life After School School – we either love it or we hate it! Either way, our school years eventually come to an end which can exciting, sad and even quite daunting all at the same time. Whether you’re a sixth form or college student, you may be thinking about your options or looking …
Bizarre Job Titles
Bizarre Job Titles Searching for jobs should be an uplifting experience, here are a few unusual and amusing job titles we have found to make you smile or raise an eyebrow. Animal Colourist Providing make up treatments for animals on screen and stage, animal colourists are hired by film makers to make their cast …
Top post-interview questions to ask
Top post-interview questions to ask We have previously advised on how to prepare for interviews and have suggested that you ask your own post-interview question to show initiative. “So… do you have any questions for me?” The question you dread at the end of an interview! It might be too early to start asking if you …
Successful Interviewing – A Recruiter’s Guide for Candidates (Part 2)
We are continuing our top ten tips on successful interviewing, with advice from our experienced recruiters. (Successful Interviewing – A Recruiter’s Guide for Candidates Part 1) 6. Ask thoughtful questions Prepare some questions in advance to ask your interviewer to show you have done your research and are really interested in the nitty-gritty of the …
Successful Interview – A Recruiter’s Guide for Candidates (Part 1)
“Besides getting several paper cuts in the same day or receiving the news that someone in your family has betrayed you to your enemies, one of the most unpleasant experiences in life is a job interview.” Lemony Snicket, The Carnivorous Carnival Everybody has a story about their worst job interview, whether your mind went blank or you risked …