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Workplace Stress | Earl Street Employment Consultants

Stress in the Workplace Workplace stress or occupational stress is common place and no longer is contained within an office environment as so many businesses moving forward are opting for a ‘work from home’ policy remaining in place.  What is the cause of workplace stress and is there a solution? High or insufficient workloads Many …

The Weirdest Interview Questions

We all know by now the interview questions we should be asking, but, there have also been some pretty odd questions asked by interviewers.  In fact there are the unfortunate people who have experienced some of the weirdest interview questions ever.  Some of which resemble interview questions from the socially awkward David Brent: The Office. Weird enough: “Was …

Reasons to Hire through a Recruitment Agency

If you or your business is feeling the pressure of staff shortages then one of your options is to hire through a Recruitment Agency. Here are some crucial reasons to use a Recruitment Agency: Estimated screening time for just one job position is 4.77 days, this is per person. Very time consuming! Reduce screening time, assessments, …

Can speaking a foreign language improve career options?

All the answers point to yes! Learning a foreign language can only improve your career options, as far as we can see there are no negatives to learning! Lets have a look at how we came to this conclusion: It’s give you an advantage in interviews, as it distinguishes you from other candidates. Pay is …

How to Find the Right Person for the Job in Ten Steps

  The time and cost of interviewing candidates for a job position can be substantial, then, to discover the new employee is unsuitable or they decide to leave within a few months. The key is to get it right the first time around and prevent having to go through rounds of interviews again wasting valuable time and capital.  Hiring …

Make the most of your lunch break | Earl Street Employment Consultants

When your day at work is busy, its all too easy to disregard your lunch break. However, aside from the fact that its important to eat in the middle of the day if you plan to be productive, there are also endless things you can do to organise your life, feel good, and ensure you have …

Funniest Lost and Found | Earl Street Employment Consultants

Lost and found, the place of mislaid items.. some never to be recovered, here’s some of the strangest.. Beloved pet Dexter went missing.  He’s also happens to be an alpaca! An unusual pet to have and an even stranger one to go missing.  We’re sure it’s difficult to lose an alpaca…   Human Skull This …

1977: Earlstreet Employment Consultants 46 Years in Business

In 1977 Elaine Craven opened Earl Street Employment Consultants on the second floor of 38 Earl Street with just one member of staff. That officially makes us 46 years old this summer. Still quite young really! What else happened in 1977?… I977 was a year for epic movies that are still favourites today.  Star Wars  …

Facts: Strange But True! | Earl Street Employment Consultants

Some quick fire random facts to make you think and brighten up your working day! Feeling a slump in your working day? Read on for some truly random facts to thrill your colleagues with… A group of Panda’s is called an embarrassment. How could such a cute, cuddly sight be called that! Australia has over …

Benefits of a Temporary Job

Whether you looking for a new challenge, just starting out in the world of work, or seeking a career change. Whatever your situation, if you are seeking work, have you considered a temporary role?   Earl Street Employment Consultants offer a wide selection of excellent temporary roles. Here are some of the benefits of temporary …

Nine Ways to make a good impression at work

How do you get noticed in your job for the right reasons? You need to make a good and lasting impression that could lead to future promotions or a pay increase. Here are some handy tips to follow and help you establish yourself in the work place. Remember also that body language can tell you …