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Fireworks Night – We didn’t know that!!!

  Most of us as a child were told the story of Guy Fawkes and how his plan was scuppered to blow up the houses of parliament and kill King James I, for more than 400 years now we have celebrated by ooh and aahing at fireworks whilst a guy is burnt on the fire, but …

Remember, Remember the Month of Movember

The hugely popular annual event Movember, is back again (November already?!) and the best part is: it’s all in the name of charity.   Movember is a moustache growing event to help raise awareness and fund-raising for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and depression. This worthy cause was started in 2004 by the …

Questions to ask before you start your new role?

In order to ensure you are properly prepared for your first day in your new position, we have put together a list of questions it may be helpful to ask prior to the day Where and who should I report to?  Is there parking available on site? What is the dress code? Will I need to …

Our guide to surviving your first day in your new role

  “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance”   Your first day in a role can be exciting, nerve wracking, maybe even both but with some planning it can help take the pressure out of making a good impression Timing Come hell or high water, BE ON TIME!  Be aware of what time you are expected to …

Social Media – What can a recruiter get from it?

Some of us are scared of it and some of us can’t live without it but social media is now integrated with every part of our modern day lives and as a recruiter it can be a useful tool.  Here are our top tips Google your prospective candidate Whilst most of us have had an …

Best v Worst of Working Over Christmas

Working at Christmas: love or loathe it?  It can mean spending time away from your family but on the bright side it can mean spending time away your from family!! Let’s look at the best and worst….   The Best A more relaxed working environment (38.3%) Christmas bonuses (29.3%) Flexible working hours (26.1%) A more …

Earl Street have been congratulated by the REC in achieving 98% in their second compliance test

Earl Street Employment have been congratulated by the Recruitment Employment Confederation in achieving 98% in their second REC Compliance Test – well in excess of the 80% pass mark. By passing the REC Compliance Test our Team at Earl Street have demonstrated a commitment to delivering exemplary standards of recruitment by maintaining and implementing current …