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 …
Handy Hacks
Handy Hacks to Organise Your Desk We’ve put together some handy hacks to save your wires from getting in a twist. Having an organised work space gives you not only more room to work, but optimises the space you have. Maximise the Mason Jar Use an old mason jar to fill with your pens …
How Important is the Wording of Your CV?
You have a CV with vast work experience and many academic achievements, wonderful! Then why are you not getting responses to your job applications? Perhaps, it’s time to start looking at the exact ‘language’ you are using, the words you should be including in your CV and more importantly the words you shouldn’t be using. …
Random Acts of Kindness | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Random Act of Kindness ‘Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.’ Mark Twain We love feel good stories, here are some very kind acts that have taken place in lieu of this day… Over the last couple of years the 150-year-old company Timpsons have been offering free …
Redundancy – Here’s where to start
Returning from Redundancy Redundancy can be stressful time and sends you into sheer panic mode when you’re faced with the daunting task of finding a new job. It can often feel overwhelming on where to begin your job search when there are so many different ways. CV – is yours up to date? If you …
Is it time to change careers?
The events of late have had a massive effect on many businesses and individuals alike. As a result, people have had the time to think about whether their current job is right for them or whether it is time to change careers. We know choosing the right career path is difficult and can seem …
Oops: CV and Email Bloopers!
Email and CV Bloopers! It’s happened to the best of us, missing a full stop, comma or making a spelling error in an all important email or CV. However, these CV bloopers seem to be the wrong word/spelling at the wrong time and although we all tend to rely on our spellcheck tool, it doesn’t …
Earl Street Employment Consultants Assessments
Assessments When you choose to register at Earl Street Employment Consultants (either as a temporary or permanent worker) you can do some assessments to determine your skill set. These can be anything from: numeracy and literacy, to typing speed assessment, or Microsoft Office. These are not tests and there is no pass or fail! It …
How to Get your Dream Job | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Be the Person you would want to Hire Work Your Way Up Even if you don’t get hired for your dream job that doesn’t mean the job will never be yours. Look for a different position within the same company or another company. Gain the additional experience you need to work your way up to your dream job. …
Funny & Witty Company Names | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Funny & Witty Company Names Choosing a company name can be a tricky process. Companies usually want something that is meaningful, relevant and something that can be remembered easily. As well as the traditional business names along come the other names that are a bit more…. shall we say…. unique? For fun we have compiled a list …
Why use a Recruitment Agency? | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Why use a Recruitment Agency? 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 …