Paragons Personnel

PART TIME P/A

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:26:17 +0000

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.

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?

Mariusz Napora (Candidate)

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:19:35 +0000

I would like to thank you once again for the opportunity you gave me. I
really enjoying working for Garmin Europe Ltd. They are prestigous company; the staff are very friendly and nice, and the work atmosphere is fantastic with very good working conditions. I hope that there will be the chance to get a permanent position there.

A bit of Comic Relief in 1988…

Colleen Skinner — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:22:43 +0000

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

CV Writing Offer

Colleen Skinner — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:04:54 +0000

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.