Well, that’s awkward!
Awkward Moments During Job Interviews There’s nothing worse than being in an awkward situation especially in-front of a future employer. Let’s face it, we all get nervous for an interview but sometimes our nerves get the better of us and make us do silly things! Here’s some common awkward moments to happen during an interview. …
Healthy Working
Healthy Working If you sit at a desk for 8 to 12 hours a day it can be detrimental to your health and well being. Below are some simple ideas that can help improve your mind and body during your working day. Take Regular Breaks Take short regular breaks, this will help you from feeling …
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 …
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 …
Brainteaser Puzzles
Brainteasers A brainteaser is a type of puzzle that takes thought to resolve. Sometimes they may seem impossible, or for some, extremely easy, brainteasers are a great exercise and can benefit us in many ways. Brainteasers include things such as unusual or abstract questions, Sudokus, word searches, Riddles, mathematical questions and puzzles. Benefits of brain teasers …
Commonly asked Interview Questions
Commonly asked interview questions and how to prepare Attending an interview and answering difficult questions can be a very daunting process, especially when it’s for that dream job that you’ve always striven for! Preparing for your interview and being confident in your answers to questions is very important. We have put together some commonly asked …
Handling Criticism in the Workplace
Receiving 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 …
Starting your own Business
Starting up There are many things to consider when starting up your own business and for it to be successful you need to know exactly what’s involved. Launching a new business can be scary but almost half a million businesses start up each year! Starting up involves lots of tasks so having a clear plan …
Ways to create a positive working environment
It is easy to overlook how valuable a nurtured morale is within your company. But constantly promoting a positive working environment.
Motivational Quotes To Get You Through The Week
A Week of Quotes! We can all have a rough week and struggle with motivation. It is normal we are all human and there are times that you can feel low and its ok. Try to focus on the positives and talk to someone if you need to, you are not alone. If you need …
Walk to Work
Walk to and from work Think of all the mornings that you’ve experienced road rage, got caught in traffic or experienced the disaster that is travelling on public transport at peak times. Consider making a change and start walking to work! Want to walk to work but can’t quite bring yourself to setting the alarm …
Why use a Recruitment Company on Your Job Search
Why use a Recruitment Company?! Employers hire Recruitment agencies to find candidates for their vacancies. Agency recruiters do this by researching the open roles, identifying qualified people, screening the candidates and providing support to the employer during selection of the new employee. One of the main objectives of recruitment agencies is to find suitable opportunities for candidates who register …