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Weirdest Job Adverts

As a recruitment agency we’ve seen some strange job adverts from time to time and are very mindful of how we word our own adverts, one word misplaced can take on a very different meaning!  We were wondering what are some of the world’s weirdest job adverts and it didn’t take us very long to …

Historical Female Icons to be Celebrated

With so many inspirational females to choose from we have been reflecting on some of the most significant female icons throughout history who deserve to be celebrated.   Sappho (625BC – 570BC) An archaic Greek poet who wrote about love.  Sappho was one of the first female writers and her work now only remains in fragmented pieces but …

Fun Facts from Earl Street

Fun Facts Below are some interesting, weird and quirky facts that you probably didn’t know – so why not break your day up by reading these facts and later impressing your family and friends with your AMAZING (not useless at all) knowledge. 1. The Cookie Monsters real name is Sid. 2. There are more fake flamingos …

New Year, Old Me

New Year, New Me; it feels like a distant memory right now but the real question is – have you already broken your new years resolutions!? Now that we’ve passed the middle of January you may be starting to feel your resolve waver. To try and help you become the “new me” you were so …

Returning to Work in 2021

Many have found themselves in between jobs or made redundant. The job hunt can be a very daunting prospect but you are not alone, there are so many people who are in the same position or have been previously. This is also why Earl Street Employment Consultants are here to help and advise you on …

Common Superstitions | Earl Street Employment Consultants

A superstition is a belief of a meaning behind a particular occurrence, circumstance or object. Superstitions are often supernatural beliefs such as fate.   Good Luck Superstitions Superstitions thought to bring you good luck. Four Leaf Clovers: a four leafed clover is believed to represent hope, faith, love and luck or fame, wealth, love and …

Autumn Walks in Kent | Earl Street Employment Consultants

Autumn Walks Autumn is the perfect time of year for long walks in the countryside with your family, friends or dogs! Why not pull on your walking boots or wellies on and get out to enjoy the crisp air and autumnal colours. When it comes to countryside walks in Kent, we are spoilt for choice. …

Cheap, quick & tasty pack lunch ideas!

Quick & tasty pack lunch ideas! Eating out every single lunch time is costly and while we agree its important to get away from your desk and take a break we also don’t think that this should be an expensive thing to do every day! So we’ve put together 10 quick and tasty lunch options …

What to avoid when writing your CV

It is difficult to know what to avoid when writing your CV as the do’s and don’ts’ seems to change all the time. We have compiled a list of things to avoid when writing your cv! Avoid using personal pronouns Your CV should not read like a story. Each line should be concise but also …

Strangest dog breeds from around the world

As we all know, all dogs are incredibly cute. However, some dog breeds stand out from the rest due to their appearance. With a little bit of research, we have discovered so many dog breeds that we had never seen before, some being slightly strange looking. So, we have compiled a list of the strangest …

Everything you need to know about upcycling

Bored, feeling creative and have loads of old stuff lying around that you want to throw out? If the answer is yes, then we would like to introduce you to upcycling! Upcycling is using discarded or old material in a way that increases the value or quality of the original materials. In simple terms this …

Top 5 holiday destinations in UK

Are you the type of person who always holidays abroad? Why not discover the wonders of our homeland and choose a holiday destination in the UK this year? Not only will this save you money, but you will be able to appreciate some of the hidden treasures that Britain has to offer. Although there are …