I Completed a Company Hunt at Local Parades and Here’s What Happened

Why did you complete a Company Hunt at Local Parades?

I completed a Company Hunt on foot and via public transport (buses to be precise) on Thursday 22 August 2019 to see what vacancies were available.

Where did you visit?

I visited 4 parades, including (in order):

• West Green Parade
• Gossops Green Parade
• Ifield Parade
• Langley Green Parade
• Poundhill Parade
• Peterhouse Parade
• Three Bridges Parade

What companies did you visit? What was discussed? How would you apply for any vacancies?

In total, there were 63 companies I visited on Thursday 22 August 2019, which include:

• Ali’s Barber (Gossops Green) – They were closed, but took note of a telephone number to call at another time.
• Archie’s Food & Wine (West Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Barber Shop (Three Bridges) – They have Barber positions available. Please visit Sam instore.
• Best One (Ifield) – They had no vacancies available.
• Cake Box (Langley Green) – There is a Back of House position available. You can either visit them instore, call them, or send an e-mail.
• Choices Halal Centre (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Co-op (Ifield) – I have been informed to look at their careers page.
• Co-op (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Co-op (Poundhill Parade) – They had no vacancies available. However, I have been informed to visit Co-op’s careers page.
• Coral (Gossops Green) – There are vacancies available. However, I was informed to apply online.
• Coral (Ifield) – They had no vacancies available. However, all vacancies will be posted onto their careers page.
• Coral (Langley Green) – I have been informed to visit their careers page.
• Coral (Poundhill Parade) – I was given a telephone number of a lady who deals with recruitment.
• Day Lewis Pharmacy (West Green) – They had no vacancies available. However, they do accept CV’s.
• Delos (Ifield) – They had no vacancies available.
• Domino’s (Poundhill parade) – Drivers and instore vacancies available. Either to call to enquire or pick up an application form (I have a few application forms to hand, if required).
• Dosa Club (Langley Green) – They were closed. However, there is a Waiter position available. I have taken note of their telephone number.
• Fish ‘R’ Us (Gossops Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Gatwick Laundries (Gossops Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Golden City (West Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Gossops Green Pharmacy (Gossops Green) – They had no vacancies available. However, you could pop along with your CV.
• Pop Inn Cafe (West Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Grill (Ifield) – They were closed, but they have driver positions available. You can either enquire within, or call them.
• Hair Smiths (Poundhill Parade) – Full Time and Part Time experienced Hair Stylist. Taken note of two telephone numbers to call.
• Himani Store Food & Wine (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Istanbul Grill (Gossops Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Jagonika (Gossops Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• JD Barbers (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors (Peterhouse Parade) – They had no vacancies available.
• K&M Minimart (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Kabab Centre – They had no vacancies available.
• Kamsons Pharmacy (Poundhill Parade) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Kandies (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• King’s Garden (Peterhouse Parade) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Langley Green Kabab Centre (Langley Green) – They were closed. However, I did see one of my connections in another location who works there, and they have mentioned that they do not have any vacancies.
• Langley Green Launderette (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Lloyds Pharmacy (Langley Green) – There are vacancies available. You can either visit the manager tomorrow (her last day before her holiday) or visit their careers page.
• Mango’s Inn (Gossops Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• March & Son – They had no vacancies available. It was suggested to me to apply for Savers (Crawley Town Centre) online.
• Martins & Post Office (Ifield) – They had no vacancies available.
• McColl’s & Post Office (Gossops Green)- They had no vacancies available.
• Mr. Chips (Langley Green) – One vacancy is available for a female.
• New Rainbow House (Ifield) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Newsagents & Post Office (Poundhill Parade) – They had no vacancies available.
• Papa Johns (Gossops Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Pizza Time (Three Bridges) – They had no vacancies available.
• Premier Express (Three Bridges) – They had no vacancies available.
• Raw Hair Design (Peterhouse Parade) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• Real Barbecue & Bar (Peterhouse Parade) – They had no vacancies available.
• Revive (West Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Rooster Zone (Three Bridges) – Experienced Manager (who has dealt with chicken, like KFC). You can either taking a CV, or apply online.
• Sizzler Piri Piri (Langley Green) – They had no vacancies available.
• Tavern On The Green (Peterhouse Parade) – Full Time and Part Time Chef and Bar Staff vacancies available. You can either enquire within, call a telephone number, or send an e-mail to show your interest.
• The Granary (Pound Hill Parade) – They had no vacancies available. However, they have said that I could pop back occasionally to enquire in the future.
• The Knight – They had no vacancies available.
• The Master Fryer (Ifield) – They were closed.
• The Master Fryer (Poundhill Parade) – They have vacancies available. You can either hand in your CV in person or visit their careers page.
• TopKnotts (Gossops Green) – They had no vacancies available. However, they do accept CV’s in person.
• Vape 360 (Langley Green) – The male employee was unsure of any vacancies, but recommended to take a CV in person.
• Vito Food & Wine (Gossops Green) – They had no vacancies available. They have just taken on two new employees.
• West Green Fish Bar (West Green) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).
• William Hill (Three Bridges) – They had no vacancies available.
• Zari Restaurant & Lounge (Ifield) – They were closed and took note of their telephone number).

How do you think it went?

It wasn’t bad at all … no rude people at all today, and were very helpful.

What will you do now?

I am hoping that I will have time on Tuesday 27 August 2019 to send any e-mails I need to, attaching my CV and a Cover Letter.

For those companies who require a CV in person, I will visit them, if I feel suitable for the positions.

I will be completing another Company Hunt tomorrow in Crawley Town Centre. Hopefully, from about 08:00.

With thanks …

I would like to thank everybody who spoke to me today. I really do appreciate yourselves taking the time to discuss vacancies with me and for those who recommended other companies.

I would also like to thank a lady who I spoke to at Peterhouse Parade whilst waiting for the bus to Three Bridges for giving me £20.00. Even after I refused it, you refused to let me say no. Many thanks.

Conclusion

This Company Hunt took approximately FIVE HOURS to complete, but my back has completely seized up afterwards, when I got to Crawley Library. It was still well worth it, and I am proud of myself for completing it.