Lots of people have found themselves having to look for alternative temporary and permanent work unexpectedly, due to the economic impact of the pandemic. If this is you, you might feel like you simply don’t know where on earth to start… Perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve had to look for a job. Or[…..]
In the pursuit of happiness: Supporting the M3 Job Club and other community groups
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Part of our culture at Wote Street is about giving back. Our core values are: we listen, we consult, we care and that fits perfectly with all of the charities and community groups we support locally. The Pink Place – supporting people affected by cancer Basingstoke Consortium & Skillstree – helping young people to gain[…..]
Tips for recruiting under 25-year olds
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There are countless reasons why recruiting a person under the age of 25 could be beneficial to the success and growth of your business. As a job agency in Basingstoke, we’ve recently been reminded of the benefits of this yet again. Spring is a time for new beginnings and you’ll not only be opening a[…..]
Honesty is the best policy
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Recruitment has always been an exciting industry. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of helping someone make their next career move. Knowing that you have been a part of helping people achieve the challenge, the promotion, the pay increase, or the work/life balance they need, is immensely satisfying. The current climate is definitely in the[…..]
“So, which job is this interview for again?”
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Searching for job vacancies in Basingstoke, or anywhere for that matter, is no mosey around the park. Even that initial trawl through the job boards can be a rollercoaster of emotions… “Ooh, love the sound of that! Right up my street…” “Transparency Enhancement Facilitator? What the heck is one of those? A window cleaner?” “Wow![…..]
Not So Great Expectations – part 1
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Although it was a last minute arrangement, my work experience placement at Wote Street People, a recruitment agency in Basingstoke, has been excellent all round. Not only was I kept busy constantly, which got me doing lots of different things, I was welcomed into the office by the friendly workers present there by all manners[…..]
The Hawk has left the nest……
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When we were choosing our charity challenges to mark our silver jubilee as a Basingstoke recruitment company, mine was to have my head shaved. The mohican sort of distracted me for a while. That came about from a presentation to year 8 at Brighton Hill Community College. As mentioned in earlier blogs, it attracted far[…..]
Flipping ‘ek! Don’t judge a pancake by its mixture
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Tossing isn’t something we would usually discuss in one of our blogs, but as it’s Shrove Tuesday we feel it’s a completely acceptable subject! Maxine, Matt and Tracy from Wote Street People along with our marketing consultant, Kaia, from Brevity, took part in a pancake contest as part of our 25th anniversary celebration. Using the[…..]
Why Employee References and the interview process don’t tell the whole story
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Staff are one of your company’s most valuable assets. Whether your business is expanding and you need to fill a new position, you require a new recruit to quickly fit into the culture of an established team or you want to find someone that will inject the inspiration and motivation back into a flagging department[…..]
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