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16 Jan in News | Comments (0)PART TIME P/A
Rural location on Romsey outskirts. Hours flexible; 20 – 30 per week. General/personal organisation, travel arrangements, bookkeeping duties. Happy to work alone. Knowledge of Apple Mac useful.
11 Nov in News | Comments (0)Temporary Opportunities
Things are hotting up here with clients requesting Temps for various catering posts, warehouse positions including FLT drivers, sewing machinists, cleaners and telesales staff. Call now to register.
17 Oct in News | Comments (0)Future Possibilities
Our clients’ have indicated that they may be requiring the following over the coming weeks:-
Sewing Machinists: for quality soft furnishings
Street Management Operatives: must have Units 2, 10 and 12D in street works and full driving licence.
Recycling Operatives: own transport essential
Paint Sprayers: fully skilled commercial and/or rail paint sprayers
Pickers/Packers: must have previous experience
What a recommendation
A recent email, from a retiring recruiter at one of our major clients, to Gerri reads “Thank you for being the best recruitment agency I know and helping (us) out of so many ‘sticky’ situations – you are a star!…….” We think so too!
07 Sep in News | Comments (0)Romsey Show
Paragons’ Director and former Romsey Show Chairman, Lyn Ebdon, is gearing up in readiness for this year’s Show on Saturday September 10th. Lots of great things to see and do, a superb Food Zone and a brilliant selection of main ring events throughout the day
16 Aug in Advice, Jobseekers, News | Comments (0)Give prospective employers reason to employ you
We are approached on a daily basis by people desperately searching for work; and we are quite often surprised at the approach and attitude of many jobseekers .
Today a jobseeker came into our office without an appointment to see if we would be able to help him find work. He confidently greeted us with a smile and explained briefly what he was looking for. Not only was he dressed smartly and neatly, but he had his up to date CV, referee details, passport and proof of qualifications available. Usually we register candidates once they have made an appointment; but due to his positive attitude, professionalism and attention to detail we arranged for him to pop back in half an hour to complete our registration process.
This candidate is looking for permanent work in a sector that we do not specialise in, but he has taken the flexible approach that it is better to do something rather than nothing, even if it is at a much lower rate than he would normally receive. So we hope to be able to find him either temporary administrative or warehouse work whilst he looks for a suitable permanent position.
So if you are in search of work and approaching employment agencies and local businesses; what impression are you giving your prospective employer?
Are you neat and clean?
Do you have all your paperwork to hand?
Are you being polite and friendly?
Do you think you are giving prospective employers reason to employ you?
Our experience with this candidate today really highlighted to our Consultants how little effort many jobseekers make. We suddenly realised that we were commenting on how professional and organised this candidate was. Surely professionalism should be the norm, and we should not be surprised at that, to the point of writing this blog post?
A bit of Comic Relief in 1988…
Staff at Paragons Personnel in Romsey made one of the firm’s partners, Mr Iain McCreath, walk the plank at Romsey Swimming Pool for Comic Relief. Offering no way out were: (left to right) Julie Nielson, Kate Johnson, Mary Everleigh, Deanna Hilton and Lyn Ebdon.
Friday 5 February 1988
02 Aug in Jobseekers, News | Comments (0)
CV Writing Offer
Your CV is usually the first impression a prospective employer gets of you, so it is imperative that it is up to date, clear of errors and highlights all your skills and experience. Do you think your CV might be letting you down?
If you feel your CV is in need of a revamp, or maybe you don’t have a CV at all, then we can help you. We will help you put your CV together and give you a hardcopy as well as an electronic copy for future use and to apply for positions online.
This offer is open to the first 25 people that get in touch with Colleen before the 5th of August. You can contact her between on 01794 524212, or email her on colleen@paragons.co.uk.
Furthering your education with Totton College
Totton College have kindly sent us some of their brochures and leaflets to display in our reception.
They offer a wide range of Adult, Professional and Higher Education Courses including:
- Business, Accounts, Administration & Management,
- Computing & Information Technology,
- English & Languages,
- First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety,
- Mathematics,
- Beauty, Hair & Holistic Therapies,
- Child Health & Social Care,
- Vehicle Maintenance and much more
They also offer a range of fun, creative courses such as African Drumming, Ceramics & Pottery, Flower Arranging/Floristry, Confidence Building, Photography and Golf. Courses are available on weekends as well as Spring/Summer Term.
If you are interested in furthering your education then do get in touch with them on 02380 874 874 or visit www.totton.ac.uk. If you are in the area, please do pop in and collect one of their brochures from our reception.
Totton College
Calmore Road
Totton
Southampton, So40 3ZX
Tel: 02380 874 874
Email: learn@totton.ac.uk
Term Time Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.30am – 9pm
Wednesday & Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Non-Term Time Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Romsey Town Carnival 1987
With Romsey Town Carnival in full swing this week, it seemed appropriate to share this Paragons Team Flashback with you.
The Paragons Personnel Team showing a leg in their entry entitled “Up the Workers!”
Paragons Personnel