āSelf-careā has become a term often spoken of and written about ā but what does it really mean? Me-time and meditation? Bubble baths and beauty sleep? Yoga and yogurt? As lovely and relaxing as all that sounds, self-care can also be about ACTION. More to the point, self-care can be about self-investment. How you[…..]
What have you done today that your future self will thank you for?
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Mind the gap? Not when it comes to CVsā¦
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When sifting through CVs to recruit for jobs in Basingstoke, a significant gap in a candidateās employment history might glare at you like a red light. Did they leave a job abruptly with no new role to go to? Why? Are they fickle? Lazy? Hard to get along with? Maybe they were sacked? These are[…..]
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.Ā 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 ā supporting people affected by cancer Basingstoke Consortium & Skillstree ā helping young people to gain[…..]
āWhy sending your CV is the hardest way of landing a jobā
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Donāt get us wrong, a CV is an important tool when applying for jobs ā but itās only one of the items in your job seekers toolkit. (If you need some help developing your CV weāve written a blog to help or feel free to give us a ring and weāll happily review.) Getting to[…..]
Small but mighty: 3 perks of working with an independent recruitment agency that boasts a nationwide network
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We connect the best-matched candidates and businesses ā the people brokers. Taking the time to find the right-fit for candidates and customers alike increases the probability of candidates being happy in not only your new role but blossoming in the right company culture. And companies achieving higher staff retention, effective teams and increased staff productivity.Ā […..]
Why you should always be recruiting
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Being on the constant look out for potential candidates is essential for attracting the very best people to your business. By waiting until you need someone, youāll only get the best of candidates available at that point in time. However, by always recruiting, you expose your business to the best of the best. Hereās some[…..]
Do you hate job boards? Why registering with a recruitment agency helps your job search
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Are you tired of spending hours online searching for jobs? Applying for hundreds of positions and not receiving so much as an acknowledgement? Fed-up of being unemployed or unhappy with your current career path? Here at Wote Street People, we always strive to find the perfect match between candidate and employer ā something that cannot[…..]
Boringstoke to Amazingstoke: 3 reasons why Basingstoke is a great place to look for work in 2020
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Another year is almost over and with less than 50 shopping days before Christmas, you may also be thinking about a career move in the New Year. Why not consider a job in Basingstoke? Located in Basing View, one of Basingstokeās growing business communities, Wote Street People know what a great place Basingstoke is to[…..]
Itās not (all) about the money: what graduates want from a graduate job
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– āGraduates want more from life ā we know weāre going to live ātil weāre 100, have five different careers in our lifetimes, so we want to enjoy ourselves.ā – The summer months always see an influx of enthusiastic graduates, fresh from universities and business schools across the UK; looking to establish their career path[…..]
Donāt take the Men-o-pause literally ā women over 50 can add real value to your business!
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According to the CIPD report, women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing segment of the workforce.Ā So, why do so many suffer from age discrimination?Ā Possibly itās to do with the common, but sometimes misunderstood symptoms that affect lots of women between the ages of 45-55, including hot flushes, headaches, aches and[…..]
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