Facts: Strange But True! | Earl Street Employment Consultants
Some quick fire random facts to make you think and brighten up your working day! Feeling a slump in your working day? Read on for some truly random facts to thrill your colleagues with… A group of Panda’s is called an embarrassment. How could such a cute, cuddly sight be called that! Australia has over …
Nine Ways to make a good impression at work
How do you get noticed in your job for the right reasons? You need to make a good and lasting impression that could lead to future promotions or a pay increase. Here are some handy tips to follow and help you establish yourself in the work place. Remember also that body language can tell you …
New Career Decisions? Take a Personality Test!
It’s becoming more and more popular for companies to issue personality tests for their staff and for potential candidates. What is the point to this new phenomenon? Can a test on your personality really determine which role you’re best suited to? There is science behind this theory and not simply a multiple choice survey. Your …
Jobsites… Where to start? | Earlstreet Employment Consultants
Jobsites Searching for a job can be a very daunting experience… where do you start? Even if you are signed/registered with a recruitment agency you may be eager to search online also, many recruiters use jobsites as well as their own websites so it’s always something we recommend. However, with so many job websites out …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …