Tag: recruitment

Sunderland Recruitment Agency Celebrates Growth

By on 11th December 2015in Local Biz

A North East recruitment agency has moved into larger premises to accommodate its growing numbers, following a number of successful contract wins…

 

Sunderland-based Willow Hudson was set up by recruitment specialist Gemma Lonsdale in February, and has now moved into new offices at St Peter’s Gate, Charles Street.

Gemma, 31, made the decision to move into the University of Sunderland-run complex after recognising that her company was growing at an impressive pace.

“Since launching Willow Hudson in February, we’ve had some really significant wins, and we have two new members of staff starting with us in the new year,” she said.

“The business has been growing steadily, and we then decided to move into the offices to ensure we had the space we needed going forward.”

Although the company has been in operation for less than a year, Gemma has more than ten years’ experience in recruitment.

Originally from Northern Ireland, she has worked for a range of well-known companies before deciding to go it alone.

Willow Hudson specialises in sales and marketing recruitment across a range of industries, with their current clients including everything from waste management to engineering, along with recruiting for software companies and the oil and gas industry.

“The company has really got off to a flying start,” said Gemma.

“And we’re looking forward to a really busy year in 2016.”

For further information, visit www.willow-hudson.co.uk.

4 Reasons Your CV Isn’t Working

By on 19th October 2015in Lifestyle, What's New?

Your CV is your marketing tool, and successful marketing is a key part of getting hired…

It’s not uncommon for people to make the same mistakes in their CV over and over again, which means that identifying those mistakes (and fixing them) can put you at a significant advantage over the competition.

So let’s identify them…

1. Poor Grammar

These days, every word processor has a spell check and a grammar check built-in, yet CVs continue to be plagued by spelling mistakes. What does that say to your potential employer?

It suggests a lack of attention to detail, and regardless of the position you’re applying for, that’s a big deal. Your employer wants to know that you take pride in your work, and failing to do something as simple as proof-reading doesn’t exactly send that message.

2. Little Experience

A common complaint among jobseekers is that it’s so hard to get employed without experience, but without being hired for a job in the first place, it’s impossible to get experience.

The truth is, though, that isn’t true. Experience is everywhere! Applying for a retail position? Volunteer in a charity shop. Applying to a film production company? Go out and shoot a film with your mates.

3. Presentation Is… Interesting

We all love WordArt, but sometimes it just isn’t appropriate. CVs are a prime example.

Keep your CV simple and concise. Keep the information on topic, and don’t distract the reader with unnecessary colour or imagery. You should be trying to market yourself as professional and focused, so your CV should appear just like that.

4. It Isn’t 21st Century Friendly

The days of sending your CV through the post, or even going to your prospective employer’s headquarters to submit it in person, are fading fast. These days, the majority of applications are made online.

With this in mind, your CV should sit comfortably in the digital age. Your web and email address should be a hyperlink, allowing for easy contact. Haven’t got a website? Go and create one. An employer’s first order of business will usually be to inspect your digital presence, so make sure it’s a good one.

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