[RE-POST] Day 6: Christmas Merchandising Temporary Job (23/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 6: Christmas Merchandising Temporary Job (23/12/17), which was published on Tuesday 02 January 2018 at 15:00.

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What were you doing on your shift?

Like all shifts I have completed, I was doing replenishment of shelves.

I was placed on pasta and pet food aisles.

How do you think it went? Why?

We all know how bulky both pasta and pet food can be bulky and heavy.

All in all this shift was the best shift, as I felt I achieved much more than I have done on previous night shifts.

When will your next shift be?

This was my last shift, as this merchandising position was only a temporary position.

[RE-POST] Day 5: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (22/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 5: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (22/12/17), which was published on Tuesday 02 January 2018 at 12:00.

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What were you doing on your shift?

For this shift, I was with one of my team on crisps.

How do you think it went? Why?

Being a Team Leader, I found it harder on this shift, as one or two of my staff suddenly slowed down for a little while. However, I managed to help them get back to speed by offering to help place products under the correct places.

Apart from that, it went really well and I was satisfied with the amount of work we did as a team.

When will your next shift be?

My last 11 hour shift will start at 8pm that night.

[RE-POST] Day 4: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (21/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 4: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (21/12/17), which was published on Tuesday 02 January 2018 at 09:00.

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What were you doing on your shift?

Like yesterday, I was merchandising crisps.

However, my night was made better because I became Team Leader, leading my team to the best of my ability.

I encouraged my team to get all merchandising tasks completed with time on the shift to spare, ready for the store to be opened.

How do you think it went? Why?

Taking in to consideration that I have only had two weeks’ supervisory experience, I was excited and pleased that I was given the Team Leader position.

I continued working hard with my part of the merchandising to complete my tasks.

When will your next shift be?

My next shift was at 8pm that evening and I could not wait.

[RE-POST] Day 3: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (20/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 3: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (20/12/17), which was published on Monday 01 January 2018 at 18:00.

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What were you doing on your shift?

On this shift, I was placed on the crisps aisles, which was easy, but was very fiddly in places, especially with the smaller packets if crisps

How do you think it went? Why?

As I mentioned in my last answer, some of the packets of crisps were very fiddly because there were some smaller packets.

However, it was fun with the multi packs. They kept falling as the shelves were metal, but I made sure that they were secure / safe on the shelves.

When will your next shift be?

My next shift was at 8pm that day for another amazing 11 hour shift.

[RE-POST] Day 2: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (18/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 2: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (18/12/17), which was published on Monday 01 January 2018 at 15:00.

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What were you doing on your shift?

Like my last shift, I was doing replenishment of shelves in the Alcohol aisle and in the Free From aisle.

With the alcohol being sold at £10+, I tagged each bottle.

How do you think it went? Why?

It was still a challenge as it was night work, but I was getting used to doing night work, but I was enjoying the position.

When will your next shift be?

My next shift will be Wednesday night at 8pm for another 11 hours.

[RE-POST] Day 1: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (17/12/17)

This is a re-post of Day 1: Temporary Christmas Merchandising Job (17/12/17), which was published on Monday 01 January 2018 at 12:00.

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Where is this position based?

This position was based at Sainsbury’s in West Green, Crawley, just off the A23.

Who did you meet on your first ever night shift?

I met many amazing staff from Sainsbury’s and MSS.

Six members of staff from MSS were doing the same temporary position that I was doing.

What were you doing on your shift?

I was merchandising stock from cages and pallets onto the correct shelving, which include alcohol and Free From.

How do you think it went? Why?

I am not going to lie, but it was a major challenge for me as it was my first shift working nights, which I have not done before.

It definitely killed me, but wanted to do much, much more.

When will your next shift be?

My next shift will be tonight at 8pm for another 11 hours.

What skills do you think you used?

I communicated with the store manager and other Sainsbury’s staff to see which aisle(s) they wanted to place me.

I feel I used a methodical approach to this position, as I placed each product at the bottom (on the floor) of where they needed to be placed on the shelves.

Then I opened and stacked the products into the correct places on the shelves quickly, abiding to Health and Safety and making sure there were no gaps, using my keen eye for detail.

Crawley Jobs Fair 31/01/24

Why did you attend Crawley Jobs Fair?

I have not attended a Jobs Fair for a while now, so I attended Crawley Jobs Fair on Wednesday 31 January 2024 to find out what companies attended, as well as what vacancies they have available.

I also attended to see if I would be able to network and make new LinkedIn contacts.

What companies attended Crawley jobs fair?

The following companies attended Crawley Jobs Fair today:

• Accomplish Group
• Assurity Consulting
• Bertie and Bells Home Care
• Change Group
• Chichester College Group
• dnata Catering
• Enviromontel
• Fennies Recruitment
• Frontier Pitts
• ion Ambulance Care
• Little Barn Owls
• Maximus
• Mitie
• National Careers Service
• Sainsbury’s
• St. Joseph’s Specialist Trust
• Southdown
• The Best Connection
• The Peak15 Group

What vacancies were available?

The following companies had vacancies available, along with a couple of companies helping job seekers finding suitable employment:

Assurity Consulting

Bertie and Bells Home Care

Change Group

Chichester College Group

Fennies Recruitment

Frontier Pitts

Little Barn Owls

Maximus

National Careers Service

Sainsbury’s

St. Joseph’s Specialist Trust

Southdown

The Peak15 Group

How do you think Crawley jobs fair went today?

I felt that it was not as enjoyable as it usually is, as my mind is in “father mode”, since my fiancée & my baby girl was born in November.

Conclusion

It was not as busy as these Job Fairs normally are. However, there were clusters of job seekers at different stalls throughout my time at this Job Fair.

With Thanks

First of all, I would like to thank the organisers for organising Crawley Jobs Fair. I really appreciate that you have organised it to help job seekers find suitable employment.

I would also like to thank the employers who attended today. It was great meeting you all today.

Key Competencies Used

• Being Well Informed – Found out information on what vacancies are available, how to apply, and who to apply to.
• Communication Skills – Communicated effectively with potential employers, asking relevant questions to gather relevant information.
• Customer Service – Provided excellent Customer Service towards potential employers.
• Decision Making – Decided to attend Crawley Jobs Fair, and create a blog post about it.
• Initiative – I saw a post on Facebook about Crawley Jobs Fair, linked to Eventbrite. So, I went to Eventbrite, and ordered a ticket.
• Organisational Skills – Organised companies into alphabetical order on this blog post.
• Results and Target Oriented – Gathered a lot of information in regards to vacancies, how to apply, and who to apply to

[RE-POST] [PART 1] Company Hunt: Recruitment Agencies via e-mail (06/10/23)

This is a re-post of [PART 1] Company Hunt: Recruitment Agencies vis e-mail (06/10/23), which was published on Friday 06 October 2023 at 11:00.

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Why did you complete a Company Hunt via e-mail 06 October 2023?

I completed a Company Hunt via e-mail on Friday 06 October 2023 to see what vacancies Recruitment Agencies had available in the Crawley area.

I have not completed a Company Hunt for a while now, so I decided to complete one today.

What companies did you e-mail?

The companies I contacted included:

• 4Site Recruitment (1)
• Adecco Recruitment (1)
• Connect Appointments (4)
• Fawkes and Reece (2)
• First Recruitment Services (FRS)
• Fusion Personnel (1)
• Hays (6)
• HRGO Recruitment (2)
• ITS Construction (2)
• Lloyd Recruitment (2)
• Manpower (1)
• PSR Solutions (2)
• Randstad CPE (2)
• Reed Global (1)
• Resourcing Group (1)
• Retail Asset Solutions (2)
• Search Consultancy (3)
• Set Square Recruitment (1)
• Talented People (1)

What response have you received so far?

So far, I have received:

• 8 e-mail addresses not found.
• 2 claiming message blocked.

[RE-POST] [PART 2] Company Hunt: Manor Royal 02/09/22

This is a re-post of [PART 2] Company Hunt: Manor Royal 02/09/22, which was published on Friday 02 September 2022 at 17:00.

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Why did you complete a Company Hunt in Manor Royal on Friday 02 September 2022?

This is Part 2 of a series of Company Hunts based in Manor Royal.

I completed this Company Hunt in Manor Royal on Friday 02 September 2022 what companies had vacancies available and how to apply.

Where abouts did you visit in Manor Royal?

I’m visited Manor Royal Road and the roads off of it. Here’s a list of the roads I actually visited:

What companies did you visit in Manor Royal?

Is a list of the companies live visited today:

• BEW Electrical
• BSS
• Charlie’s Deli
• GeorgeBoyd
• Intercleanse
• Komfort
• Medi-Spa
• P&H Motorcycles
• Rexel
• SL Restoration
• Subway
• SVC Labs / Vape Simple
• The Sofa Delivery Co.
• Tile Giant
• Topps Tiles
• Triumph Motorcycles

What vacancies were available?

5 companies mentioned that they advertise their jobs on their respective websites.

2 companies required a CV in person, 1 of which had vacancies available.

A further 5 companies required CV’s to be sent, 3 of which has vacancies available and another one also advertised vacancies in Indeed.

One place ask to look on Indeed and another company was in trouble.

How do you think it went on this Company Hunt in Manor Royal?

I feel that this company Hunt went extremely well because I felt there were more jobs available than I was expecting.

What Next?

The first thing I will do either on Friday or one day early next week is send my CV to the companies who have the relevant vacancies.

With Thanks

I would like to thank everybody who spoke to me for speaking to me in regards to potential employment with their respective companies. I really appreciate it.

Key Competencies Used

• Analytical Thinking – I thought of the best order to go about this Company Hunt, as I went along completing it.
• Being Well Informed – I was informed of what vacancies were available, writing down relevant information, how to apply and who to apply to.
• Communication Skills – I communicated with employees of the respective companies who I visited or who answered their company’s telecoms systems.
• Customer Service – I provided excellent Customer Service to every employee I spoke to today.
• Decision Making – I decided to complete this Company Hunt and in what order to complete it.
• Implemented Change – I changed my way of looking for work once again, from sitting down for long hours looking for work to being on my feet for many hours.
• Initiative – I used my initiative and got out of the house and the use of the internet for the day.
• Organisational Skills – I organised the roads I visited into alphabetical order from my handwritten notes. I also organised how to apply for jobs for the respective companies.
• Problem Solving – I solved that, again, Company Hunts are the best way to go to gather important information face to face and over telecoms systems.
• Results & Target Oriented – I found out 2 companies had vacancies and how to apply for vacancies with many companies.

[RE-POST] [PART 1] Company Hunt: Manor Royal 31/08/22

This is a re-post of [PART 1] Company Hunt: Manor Royal 31/08/22, which was published on Thursday 01 September 2022 at 14:00.

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Why did you complete a Company Hunt in Manor Royal on Wednesday 31 August 2022?

I completed a Company Hunt in Manor Royal on Wednesday 31 August 2022 to see what vacancies were available in the Manor Royal area.

Where abouts did you visit in Manor Royal?

I aimed for one main road and all of the side roads off of it.

In this case, for today’s Company Hunt, I worked on Manor Royal Road and the majority of the road off of it. Here is the full list of the roads I actually completed:

• Crompton Fields
• Crompton Way
• Faraday Court
• Faraday Road
• Kelvin Business Centre
• Kelvin Way
• Lloyd Court
• Manor Royal
• Newton Road
• Stanley Business Centre
• The Bell Centre
• The Brunel Centre
• The Faraday Centre
• Windsor Place

What companies did you visit in Manor Royal?

Here’s list of the company I visited today:

• autoXP
• CCG
• Creative Technology
• Edmundson Instruments UK Ltd
• Elekta Ltd
• Hendy Ford Transit Centre
• Hendy MG
• Heyland and Whittle
• Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS)
• Howell Transport and Haulage Ltd
• HSS Hire

What vacancies were available?

I had 2 companies not answer and another was closed.4 companies mentioned that they did not have any vacancies, but one said to go onto their website.

2 further companies asked me to visit their respective website and another 2 companies requested that I send a CV over to them via e-mail.

Two companies had vacancies. One for Apprenticeships and another for technical sales.

How do you think it went on this Company Hunt in Manor Royal?

Though, my aim was to find out about jobs at each company today, it was quicker to just collect the names of companies and telephone numbers, were possible, so I could contact them on another day.

From there, I will be sending out my CV to the companies who have suitable jobs for me, and sending out jobs to those who are also looking for employment in the Manor Royal area.

What Next?

I am planning to get as many telephone numbers as I possibly can over the next few days and calling them from Monday onwards to find out which companies have vacancies, how to apply, and who to apply to.

With Thanks

I would like to thank everybody who spoke to me for speaking to me in regards to potential employment with their respective companies. I really appreciate it.

Key Competencies Used

• Analytical Thinking – I thought of the best order to go about this Company Hunt, as I went along completing it.
• Being Well Informed – I was informed of what vacancies were available, writing down relevant information, how to apply and who to apply to.
• Communication Skills – I communicated with employees of the respective companies who I visited or who answered their company’s telecoms systems.
• Customer Service – I provided excellent Customer Service to every employee I spoke to today.
• Decision Making – I decided to complete this Company Hunt and in what order to complete it.
• Implemented Change – I changed my way of looking for work once again, from sitting down for long hours looking for work to being on my feet for many hours.
• Initiative – I used my initiative and got out of the house and the use of the internet for the day.
• Organisational Skills – I organised the roads I visited into alphabetical order from my handwritten notes. I also organised how to apply for jobs for the respective companies.
• Problem Solving – I solved that, again, Company Hunts are the best way to go to gather important information face to face and over telecoms systems.
• Results & Target Oriented – I found out 2 companies had vacancies and how to apply for vacancies with many companies.

[RE-POST] Company Hunt: Manor Royal 23/08/22

This is a re-post of Company Hunt: Manor Royal 23/08/22, which was published on Monday 29 August 2022 at 08:00.

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Why did you complete a Company Hunt in Manor Royal on Tuesday 23 August 2022?

With me having a gap in my construction employment, it was about time that I went on another Company Hunt, first in a while.

Where did you visit in Manor Royal?

I visited only a small amount of companies today instead of a huge amount over one main road and the small roads off of it. Here’s a list of roads I passed through:

• Priestly Way
• Raleigh Court
• Rutherford Way

What companies did you visit in Manor Royal?

I visited 34 companies on this Company Hunt, including:

• A1 Anodising
• Anise Caterin
• Auto Logic
• Barker & Stonehouse
• BP Insulations
• Central Garage Doors
• Crawley Martial Arts Academy
• Document Options / Lollipop
• Fast Rail Tickets
• Fortune House
• Hydraquip
• KCL e-document
• Kirkham Motors
• Mansell Recruitment
• Marden Engineering
• Mellows Eaton Ltd.
• Modern Living Cincept
• Multigas Services Ltd.
• Niton999 Group
• Nuh Design
• Phoenix Aerospace
• PSI
• RK Motors & MOT Centre
• Robyns & Day
• Royal Mail
• Safesite
• Southern Carbunetters Ltd.
• Stainger Glass
• Sturges Precision Engineering
• Trans Data Management
• Vistec Systems
• VPPLC
• Wave Office
• YB Planting Ltd.

What companies had vacancies & how would I apply?

Only two companies mentioned or shown that they have any vacancies available.

17 companies said that they had no vacancies available. Of which, Robyn’s & Day let me know to check out their website, I gave my e-mail address to one company, another uses Indeed to advertise jobs and another mentioned they have had to make redundancies.

I received 4 e-mail address to e-mail my CV to, one gave me a telephone number to call and 2 uses Job Boards to advertise their jobs.

7 companies were non-responders, of which I found telephone numbers for 4 of these companies for me to call another time.

Conclusion

I am a little surprised that there were only 2 jobs available on this Company Hunt. However, I am more surprised that there were only a small amount on non-responders from this Company Hunt, as I was expecting a fair amount more not answering their doors.

What Next?

The main next step for me would be to call the companies I received telephone numbers for, and I will be doing this on Tuesday 30 August 2022.

The next step for me would be to send e-mails to the companies I am suited to, accompanied with a CV and cover letter.

I will also take a look at the websites that I received, and potentially share this with potential candidates.

Key Competencies Used

• Analytical Thinking – Thought of the route I could take to complete this Company Hunt.
• Being Well Informed – Finding out what vacancies were available and how to apply.
• Communication Skills – I spoke to employees in a professional and polite manner.
• Customer Service – I spoke to employees in a professional and polite manner, taking in to account they could potentially be my future colleagues.
• Decision Making – I decided to complete this Company Hunt.
• Flexibility – I knew what I needed to do next after the Company Hunt.
• Initiative – I used my initiative when it came to planning
• Organisational Skills – I organised the companies I visited into alphabetical order ready for this blog.
• Results & Target Orientated – I found out what companies had vacancies, how to apply and who to apply to.

My Time as a Volunteer Office Worker at ALC

Introduction

I built, established an excellent rapport with other employees and volunteers

The Job at Hand

I dealt with clients in a professional, but friendly manner, excellent Customer Service skills.

I analysed, assessed and examined CV’s for clients, where I advised and addressed issues their CV’s had. Then I corrected and edited CV’s to a much improved standard. I have had to build new CV’s for clients in some cases.

From there, I guided, motivated and recommended clients to apply for suitable employment in the local area.

Issues

I did have to deal an argument between with 2 clients, who were arguing over the use of a laptop. More can be found on my Conflict Resolution post.

Key Competencies

• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving

My Time as a Volunteer at Revive

Introduction

I was put forward to complete a Work Experience Placement by the Job Centre Plus. I established excellent report with both Management and other Volunteers. With the shop being a small shop, I familiarise myself to my surroundings very easily and quickly.

The Job at Hand

I was assigned to sort out and merchandise donations, including men’s and women’s clothes come up bric-a-brac, postcards, and more.

I dealt with customers enquiries in a professional manner, using my excellent Customer Service skills.

One day, we received a big box of used and unused postcards. I categorised postcards into different categories, which took me about four days to complete the sort and research them for prices. I also set up a space for postcards.

I received an excellent review from a customer.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service
• Initiative
• Organisational Skills

My Time at Premier Inn

Introduction

Though I was only at Premier Inn for two weeks for a Work Experience Placement, I settled in and familiarised myself to my new surroundings very well, as I knew the manager. I quickly established, built and sustained rapport with the team.

The Job at Hand

In the first week, I dealt with clients, using excellent communication and Customer Service skills.

I arranged a taxi for a family of clients, processed and saved personal details to a computerised system, as well as inspected any noises in the middle of the evening.

I received two excellent reviews from clients.

In the second week, I dealt with housekeeping duties, where I tidied up, cleaned bathrooms and prepared beds for the next clients.

Key Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Customer Service

[RE-POST] Teamwork: Unemployment

This is a re-post of Teamwork: Unemployment, which was published on Sunday 01 May 2022 at 09:00.

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I regularly met people who were also actively seeking new employment opportunities or in the same boat as me. I saw opportunities where both parties could help each other in their respective job search.

I needed to help those in the same boat add me to find suitable employment.

I found out what types of work or industry they were interested in and hire they go about applying for this types of jobs. I asked if I could take notes, just in case I am able to help. Generally, they agreed, so I took notes on their answers. I also took notes on what they said that I could adapt to. I asked other relevant questions to get more information and clarified what they said.

By the time they finished talking, I had at least one idea for them, which I suggested to them. They always appreciated my help.

Skills Used

• Teamwork
• Being Well Informed
• Communication Sills
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Persuading, Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Research
• Results and Target Orientated
• Time Management

[RE-POST] Teamwork: Revive

This is a re-post of Teamwork: Revive, which was published on Monday 01 April 2019 at 08:00.

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As a volunteer at Revive, there was always alot to do, which included getting donated products priced, steamed (for clothes) and onto the shop floor quickly, ready for sale.

I had to work as part of a team to complete all tasks by deadlines.

I was asked to put donations onto the shop floor whilst other volunteers were doing the steaming and pricing. I picked up several products at a time and placed the products in the correct places on the shop floor. I also dealt with customers during this process, which I did not mind.

Not only were all the tasks completed quickly and effectively, more products were sold, making a profit. I helped towards improving the good working environment and we learned new skills from each other, as well as gaining and developing socially.

Skills Used

• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Initiative
• Multitasking
• Excellent Customer Service
• Results and Target Orientated

[RE-POST] Leadership: RBLI

This is a re-post of Leadership: RBLI, which was published on Monday 15 August 2022 at 11:00.

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As a volunteer at RBLI, helping clients find suitable employment, there were many different backgrounds and with different experiences.

I needed to provide equal opportunities when helping corns find didn’t employment.

I introduced myself to each client I was due to help and I asked relevant questions, keying in mind their different backgrounds and experiences. When they responded, I took note of their answers. I helped them set goals and a set strategy for turn to go into the correct direction. When they got such, I helped them stay on track.

I displayed passion and enthusiasm for the with, where I remained visible and approachable to the clients. I helped and inspired the clients to engage with their aims and long term vision. I also valued and redirected their respective backgrounds and experiences, which they appreciated.

Skills Used

• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Being Well Informed
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Managing and Directing Others
• Organisational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Results and Target Orientated
• Writing Skills

[PART 3] Company Hunt: Crawley via e-mail 11/12/23

Why did you complete a Company Hunt on Monday 11 December 2023?

I completed this Company Hunt to follow on from my last 2 Company Hunts, where I walked around Crawley town centre. To enquire about vacancies in Crawley town centre.

What companies did you contact?

I contacted the following companies in Crawley town centre via e-mail:

• Ballard and Shortall
• Bathrooms4all
• Bluestar Resourcing
• Boros Bags
• Boulevard Florists Ltd
• Cats Protection
• Crawley Chemists
• Crawley Library
• Crawley Museums
• F. Hinds
• George Hotel
• Globe Trotters Golf
• Greenaway Residential
• Homes Partnership
• Lush
• Mabu Leathers
• Mansell McTaggart
• Mr. Simms
• No1 Currency
• Something Wiccan
• Suit Direct
• Taj Mahall
• The Entertainer
• Toy Barnhaus
• Turtle Bay

Conclusion

After doing some research for e-mails, along with some information from my previous e-mails for Company Hunts, I am happy that I have been able to e-mail 25 companies around Crawley town centre.

I have had 3 immediate responses. Toy Barnhaus’ inbox is full, so my e-mail was not able to be sent. Mr. Sims’ and F. Hinds’ e-mail addresses could not be found.

[PART 1] Company Hunt: Recruitment Agencies vis e-mail (06/10/23)

Why did you complete a Company Hunt via e-mail 06 October 2023?

I completed a Company Hunt via e-mail on Friday 06 October 2023 to see what vacancies Recruitment Agencies had available in the Crawley area.

I have not completed a Company Hunt for a while now, so I decided to complete one today.

What companies did you e-mail?

The companies I contacted included:

• 4Site Recruitment (1)
• Adecco Recruitment (1)
• Connect Appointments (4)
• Fawkes and Reece (2)
• First Recruitment Services (FRS)
• Fusion Personnel (1)
• Hays (6)
• HRGO Recruitment (2)
• ITS Construction (2)
• Lloyd Recruitment (2)
• Manpower (1)
• PSR Solutions (2)
• Randstad CPE (2)
• Reed Global (1)
• Resourcing Group (1)
• Retail Asset Solutions (2)
• Search Consultancy (3)
• Set Square Recruitment (1)
• Talented People (1)

What response have you received so far?

So far, I have received:

• 8 e-mail addresses not found.
• 2 claiming message blocked.

[PART 2] Company Hunt: E-mail 06/06/23

Why did you complete a Company Hunt via e-mail on Tuesday 06 June 2023?

I completed this Company Hunt via e-mail to see what vacancies were available, especially for helping other people.

Also, following on from yesterday, after several e-mails bounced back, I received a few e-mail addresses to send e-mails to.

What companies did you contact on this Company Hunt?

The companies I e-mailed included:

• Connect Appointments
• Randstad
• Xpress Group

What companies had vacancies available on this Company Hunt?

Did not have any responses throughout the day

Conclusion

I was happy that I completed another Company Hunt via e-mail, especially after not completing one for a while before yesterday.

With Thanks

I would like to everybody who I had e-mail addresses for.

Key Competencies Used

• Analytical Thinking – Thought of what companies to contact to complete this Company Hunt via e-mail.
• Being Well Informed – I found out what e-mail addresses are no longer in use.
• Communication Skills – For all the companies I contacted, I communicated with employees in a professional and polite manner, taking in to account they could potentially be my future colleagues.
• Customer Service – For all the companies I contacted, I communicated with employees in a professional and polite manner, taking in to account they could potentially be my future colleagues.
• Decision Making – I spontaneously decided to complete this via e-mail.
• Flexibility – I knew what I needed to do next after the Company Hunt via e-mail.
• Organisational Skills – I knew I needed to organise the companies from the Company Hunt via e-mail into alphabetical order ready for this blog, when I had any responses.
• Results & Target Orientated – I was able to complete this Company Hunt via e-mail successfully.

[PART 1] Company Hunt: E-mail 01/02/23

Why did you complete a Company Hunt via e-mail on Monday 05 June 2023?

I completed this Company Hunt via e-mail to see what vacancies were available, especially for helping other people.

What companies did you contact on this Company Hunt?

Today, I sent 57 e-mails between the following companies:

• 4site Recruitment
• Adecco
• Barker & Stonehouse
• BEW Electrical
• Bluebird Care
• Blue Star Resourcing
• Bryson
• CGG
• Connect Appointments
• Driver Hire
• Electa
• Fawkes & Reece
• FCR
• First Recruitment Services
• Fusion Personnel
• Hays
• HR Go Recruitment
• ITS Construction
• JD Weatherspoon
• Jubilee Oak
• Kreston Reeves
• Lidl
• Lloyds Recruitment
• Lookers
• M&D Property
• Manpower
• Next
• ProRec
• PSR Solutions
• Randstad
• Reed Global
• Rentokil Initial
• Retail Asset Solutions
• Sainsbury’s
• Search Consultancy
• Speedy Services
• Transvalair
• VP plc
• Zoom Recruitment

What companies had vacancies available on this Company Hunt?

I will put the companies who had vacancies in alphabetical order, except from the automatic responses that bounced back:

• First Recruitment Services – Received an e-mail to request my CV.
• Hays – Received an e-mail informing me that Hays have construction work at Gatwick Airport.
• ProRec – ProRec called to inform me that I had not fully completed the registration with them. I have since received 2 e-mails to complete the registration fully.

Conclusion

I was not surprised that I received 19 automatic responses from the 57 e-mail addresses I sent to today, as I was expecting at least a handful of employees becoming former employees.

However, I was surprised that ProRec informed me that I had not completed the full registration with them

With Thanks

I would like to thank those who responded to me today, especially those who have vacancies available and for telling me the best way to apply.

What Next?

• Fully complete the registration for ProRec by end of tomorrow (06/06/23).
• Send CV to First Recruitment Services be end of tomorrow (06/06/23).

Key Competencies Used

• Analytical Thinking – Thought of what companies I could contact via e-mail.
• Being Well Informed – I found out what vacancies were available and how to apply.
• Communication Skills – For all the companies I contacted, I communicated with employees in a professional and polite manner, taking in to account they could potentially be my future colleagues.
• Customer Service – For all the companies I contacted, I provided excellent Customer Service with employees in a professional and polite manner, taking in to account they could potentially be my future colleagues.
• Decision Making – I spontaneously decided to complete Company Hunt via e-mail.
• Flexibility – I knew what I needed to do next after the Company Hunt via e-mail.
• Organisational Skills – I organised the companies from the Company Hunt via e-mail into alphabetical order ready for this blog.
• Results & Target Orientated – I found out what companies had vacancies, how to apply and who to apply to throughout the first part of this Company Hunt.

Company Hunt: May 2021 (Conclusion)

This series of Company Hunts was not only draining for me, but also caused frustration, especially nearer the final couple of days. I feel that this series of Company Hunts was average, as I have had some really good days and some really bad days. So, come up without further adieu, let’s take a look back at what information I received over the last week and a half:

• 14 names of people confirmed that I can (and will) contact.
• 6 names I had from previous Company Hunts no longer work at the companies.
• 13 companies gave me the full names of the relevant people.
• 5 companies slgave me the first name of the relevant people.
• Two companies in full moon that they have a “No Name Policy”
• 1 company was unsure the relevant person.

Here’s what else happened:

• 6 companies no vacancies available come on one of which told me to keep an eye on their website for jobs.
• 1 other company told me to go online.
• 1 company wanted me to take my CV in personally.
• 1 generic e-mail address.
• 2 companies came back as unknown.
• 13 telephone numbers kept ringing.
• 10 telephone numbers were unrecognised.

What Next?

I have a lot to do now, including:

• To gather correct addresses for the 14 names that were confirmed and for the 13 companies who gave me the full names of the relevant people.
• To use LinkedIn to research employees for the 2 companies who had a “No Name Policy” and call them back to confirm the relevant names.
• To research alternative telephone numbers for the 10 telephone numbers that were unrecognised and give them a call.
• To call the 13 telephone numbers that kept ringing.

Key Competencies

• Being Well Informed: I was informed of the occasional vacancies, as well as several names I am able to contact.
• Communication Skills: I asked relevant questions to help me find the information I needed, where I listened and took notes. I thanked everybody at the end of every conversation for their time.
• Customer Service: I was polite and professional when making these telephone calls.
• Decision Making: I decided to complete this company Hunt and the order I made the calls.
• Initiative: I planned and executed this Company Hunt on my own, without anybody asking me to to or watching over me.
• Organisational Skills: After I decided to complete this Company Hunt, I organised the companies I wanted to call into a suitable order. By the end of this Company Hunt, I also organised who I need to contact, and how.
• Research: I was able to find out and gather several names of relevant people to send my CV to or send a letter to in regards to leads.
• Results & Target Orientated: Even though I didn’t get a job out of this series of Company Hunt, I did receive enough information (names, etc.) for me to deal with.
• Stress Management: I hate making and receiving calls as it does stress me out, as well as mentally drain me enough that I want to fall asleep. To manage this, I take a 5 minute break after every sixth call or so.
• Time Management: I set the goal to complete this Company Hunt before calling the companies and concluded each part of the series at the end of each blog post. I then completed a bigger conclusion at the very end.
• Writing: I took note of the responses from companies and handwrote blog posts about this series of Company Hunts.

Company Hunt: May 2021 (Part 7)

Introduction

This is Part 7 of a series of Company Hunts, which I decided and planned on Wednesday 05 May 2021.

Why did you complete a Company Hunt on Friday 14 May 2021?

The main reason why I completed this Company Hunt on Friday 14 may 2021 was to find and get back into suitable employment the best way I can, under the circumstances.

As I do not have a laptop or internet we and with coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, calling companies to gather names is the best option to find suitable employment and hunt down leads.

What companies did you contact on this Company Hunt?

For Friday 14 May 2021, I contacted the following companies:

• Electric Center
• Eurocell Crawley
• Eurostan Ltd
• Evans Cycles
• Formula One Auto Centre
• Genesis
• Glenn Freight
• Ifield Golf & County Club
• Interparcel Ltd
• Iron Mountain UK Ltd
• JA Autos

What vacancies were available from this Company Hunt?

I received a first name from Formula One Autocentre and a full name from Ifield Golf and Country Club. The employee at Electric Centre informed me, to save me time, they had nothing in the way of vacancies.

The telephone number I had for Interparcel Ltd was unrecognised and both telephone numbers for Genesis were also unrecognised.

Eurostan Ltd let that telephone number rain. Eurocell Crawley, Evans Cycles and Glenn Freight all had two telephone numbers each, all of which kept ringing. JA Autos came back as unknown for something and Iron Mountain UK Ltd kept me on hold for over 7 minutes.

Conclusion

This Company Hunt was shockingly horrendous.

I thought yesterday’s Company Hunt was the worst company I completed, but I was wrong on that, as today’s Company Hunt is now the worst to date.

To have so many companies not onto the telephones he’s beyond concerning and extremely frustrating for me. Moreso, as I actually want to be working.

The best thing I am going to do is keep trying to get through to them and the best thing for the companies to do is pick up their telephones, as I could have been a potential customer. The next best thing for companies is to have an announcement about opening hours and alternative contact details throughout the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

With Thanks

I would like to thank everybody who actually picked up their telephone and helped me on today’s Company Hunt by answering my questions in regards to employment and gathering names.

I really do appreciate your help!

Thank you!

Company Hunt: May 2021 (Part 6)

Introduction

This is Part 6 of a series of Company Hunts, which I decided and planned on Wednesday 05 May 2021.

Why did you complete a Company Hunt on Thursday 13 May 2021?

The main reason why I completed this Company Hunt on Thursday 13 May 2021 was to find and get back into suitable employment the best I can under the circumstances.

I do not have a laptop or internet and with a coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, calling companies is the best option to find suitable employment and hunt down leads.

What companies did you contact on this Company Hunt?

For Thursday 13 May 2021, I contacted the following companies:

• BOC Gases
• Bodyworks Chiropractic
• Business Post Ltd
• Cabtech
• CAE Gatwick
• Camspec
• Capital Hair & Beauty
• CCI Gatwick
• CC Precision Engineering Ltd
• City Electric Factors Ltd
• City Sprint

What vacancies were available from this Company Hunt?

This is most probably the worst Company Hunt ever.

I only received 2 full names, from Camspec and CCI Gatwick.

Capital hair and Beauty had no vacancies unless one of the employees leaves, but I could check online for vacancies in other branches. City Electrical Factors Ltd asked me to send my CV to a generic company email address.

3 calls went into answerphone with a possible name for BOC Gases. A second telephone number for CC Precision Engineering Ltd was called and was unrecognised. The telephone numbers for Bodyworks, Cabtech and CAE Gatwick were all unrecognised, and would be my fault for not checking an updating my records.

When I attempted to call Business Post Ltd, it came back as call ended thrice.

Conclusion

I am happy that I was able to retrieve 2 names to contact about vacancies, but I will have to do some research on both companies to see what they actually do.

I am frustrated at 3 calls went into answerphone, as I feel that I am wasting my time calling these companies. I appreciate that not everybody is back in the office yet due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but having an announcement or recorded message to explain that the company is closed or when the person will be back in the office would be highly beneficial.

With Thanks

I would like to thank everybody who picked up the telephones and helped me on today’s Company Hunt by answering my questions in regards to employment and gathering names.

I really do appreciate your help!

Thank you!

Company Hunt: May 2021 (Part 5)

Introduction

This is Part 5 of a series of Company Hunts, which I decided and planned on Wednesday 05 May 2021.

Why did you complete a Company Hunt on Wednesday 12 May 2021?

The main reason why I completed this Company Hunt on Wednesday 12 May 2021 was to find and get back into suitable employment.

As I do not have a laptop or internet and with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, calling companies is the best option to find suitable employment and hunt down leads.

What companies did you contact on this Company Hunt?

For Wednesday 12 May 2021, I contacted the following companies:

• Aerotron Ltd
• Ballpoint Office Supplies
• Barrington Lodge
• BSS
• Buck & Hickman
• Caterham Cars
• Euro Car Parts Crawley
• Halfords
• Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS)
• Rexel
• Vent-Axia
• Vines of Gatwick BMW

What vacancies were available from this Company Hunt?

Like I have done over the last week, I completed this Company Hunt to gather names for who I should contact about vacancies, so it was not vacancies per se. Well, not directly anyway.

Any companies within industries I am not interested in, I could potentially attempt to gather leads.

Ballpoint Office Supplies, Caterham Cars, Euro Car Parts Crawley and Vent-Axia all have me full names of the relevant person for each company. Vines of Gatwick BMW confirmed a name I received previously.

Aerotron and Buck & Hickman both did not have any vacancies available, but Aerotron gave me a generic email address to send my CV to.

BSS claimed that they have vacancies available and explain that I needed to go to the Travis Perkins website to apply. Halfords requested to go in store to retrieve the Store Manager’s name. Heating Plumbing Supplies supplied their head office address.

Barrington Lodge and Rexel both let their telephones ring.

Conclusion

A really good turn out and excellent result today.

I am excited that I received 4 names and confirmed another.

I do appreciate that the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has affected not only everybody in general, but companies too. However, I am getting very concerned that companies let their telephones keep ringing. I feel that I have a solution these companies … Have a recorded announcement with the times you are actually open or an alternative telephone number people can call. This is more out of courtesy.

With Thanks

I would like to thank everybody who picked up their telephones today and helped me by answering my questions in regards to employment and gathering names.

I really do appreciate your help!

Thank you!