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 …
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. (For our first five tip please see; 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 …
Successful Interviewing – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …