Paragons Personnel

Unemployment rate down for Quarter 1

nicola — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:37:16 +0000

The unemployment rate in the UK for Quarter 1 in 2012 was 8.2%, down from 8.4% in the previous quarter. Good news towards a steady progression.

Comment from the lastest REC monthly survey

nicola — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:45:16 +0000

The latest monthly REC survey has revealed that 72% of employers plan to increase the number of permanent employees over the next 3 months.

More good news for us!!

Paragons colleagues participate in sponsor walk

nicola — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:01:51 +0000

Paragon Personnel colleagues are taking part in a sponsored walk on Sunday 29th April 2012 in aid of Ryan Gilmore. A local young man who was aged only 12 at the time and was diagnosed with an unknown heart defect.

The sponsored walk is to celebrate the anniversary of what would have been his 18th birthday this year.

The walk is to be held at:

The Heritage Centre

Royal Victoria Country Park

Netley Abbey

(The Hamble Rail Trail)

Meeting time 12:30 pm followed at Abbey Hall, Netley for Refreshments/Raffle/Auction, Raising Money for Wessex Heartbeats High Five Appeal

Should you wish to support in the walk or give donations please contact:

Justgiving@hhtp://www.justgiving.com/Ryan-Gilmore

Lets hope it stops raining and we wish well to all those supporting and participating in this great cause.

Government to help young unemployed

Colleen Skinner — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:06:26 +0000

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced plans to incentivise employers and charities providing job opportunities to young people. Funding will be targeted at young people who are at the highest risk of long term unemployment.

Temporary Opportunities

Colleen Skinner — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:14:03 +0000

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.

Future Possibilities

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:42:24 +0000

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

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:59:04 +0000

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!

Romsey Show

Colleen Skinner — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:19:21 +0000

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

Mainstone Veterinary Practice

Colleen Skinner — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:28:29 +0000

Mainstone Veterinary Practice are delighted with Vicki our recent recruit to their admin staff saying “she is a real asset to the practice…”

Give prospective employers reason to employ you

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:44:09 +0000

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?