This month Charlie Ryan MD of The Recruitment Queen piloted the BRIDGE THE GAP Program with St Joan of Arc School. This program was aimed at 14 to 15 year olds to help students understand at a younger age the expectation of employers and the process of job hunting – essentially bridging the gap employers […]
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Facebook Live: Why job hunters need to pick up the phone!
Charlie Ryan will be going Live on Facebook on the 31st of January 2018! Charlie will be answering questions and talking about ‘Why job hunters need to pick up the phone!’ As always if you have any questions you’d like to put forward before the live chat, you can email charlie@therecruitmentqueen.co.uk
Psychometric Profiling and Testing – What’s all the fuss about?
In the spirit of growing and developing staff, this month we focus our newsletter on Psychometric Profiling and Testing – What’s all the fuss about? What is a Psychometric Profile/Test? A psychometric test aims to provide measurable, objective data that can provide a better all-round view of a candidates suitability. It allows you to understand a candidates […]
UK productivity remains weak as job prospects for adults ‘hurt’ by poor literacy and numeracy skills
Charlie Ryan AKA the Recruitment Queen says: “We are seeing the high impact of low numeracy and literacy skills every day. It has also become difficult for the employer because where an employer felt a “C” grade was good enough in both of these areas at GCSE, having this grade is not guaranteeing the candidate […]
Facebook Live – Work Experience: Is it worth it?!
Join The Recruitment Queen live on Facebook talk about whether Work Experience is worth it! Ask her job related questions and start discussions. Email lauren@cmrrecruitment.co.uk to get your questions in early then head back to this page to join LIVE on 5th December! https://www.facebook.com/therecruitqueen/ December Live CMR
You don’t have to trust your gut!
I hear all the time from employers that they trust their “gut” and if they get a good feel that the individual is right then they recruit them. I am not going to rule out the “gut feel” at all however, what I am going to do is suggest that we have evidence which supports […]
Is this new? Facebook tests ‘work histories’ feature
Charlie Ryan talks about the new Facebook feature: “Is this new? I appreciate it might be for facebook, but isn’t this something LinkedIn have been doing for years? I guess the biggest question is will it be utilised? Perhaps if you know someone and they have an opportunity for you, maybe. But, we are generally […]
Happy Employees, Happy Workplace?
A scientific study has shown happiness equals productivity. That’s why ensuring employee satisfaction is essential to helping a company’s overall success. So what can we do to increase staff happiness, here are a few tips and ideas to get you started. Make Their Opinion Count Employees need to care about what they do and more […]
We’ve Been Awarded – The ‘Best Small Business Award 2017’!!
I am delighted and honoured to be awarded The British & Ireland Trade Alliance “best small business” 2017. My allegiance to both countries makes this all the more special and for an award to be as a result of nominations, as opposed to entering, adds to the honour. I would like to pay tribute to […]
Video: University placements
Are you currently at uni? Are you thinking about uni? Is a placement year of value to you? A placement year is great exposure to the “working world” and will be of real value when it comes to job hunting. www.therecruitmentqueen.co.uk