World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day World Teachers Day is a special day for the appreciation for Teachers and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The National Education Association describes World Teachers Day “as a day for honouring teachers and recognising the lasting contributions they make to our …
University: is it worth the hype?
University: is it worth the hype? September and October bring the newest cohort of students into the nation’s universities… but before you sign away the next three years of your life to a top institution, have you ever considered that there might be an alternative? University is often held up as being the premium education …
Spicing up your morning brew…
Spicing up your morning brew What’s the first thing you do when you get to your place of work? If you’re anything like us, you pop the kettle on! Read on to find out some essential ways to spice up your morning brew… First, we’ll offer you a brief history of tea and then we’ll suggest a …
Maximising Your LinkedIn Profile pt.2
Maximising your LinkedIn profile pt.2 We’re back again with a part two to our initial blog post on making the most of your LinkedIn profile. You can check Part 1 out here. Last time we covered the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile and gave you some of our top tips, including having full visibility …
Best free apps you may not know about
The best free apps you may not know about Nowadays we all live on our smartphones and free apps are a lifesaver. Read on to find out what free apps you’re probably missing out on! “There’s an app for that” is a phrase we hear all the time. No smartphone owner can be without their …
Preparing for university pt.2
Preparing for university pt.2 We’re back again with the second part of our preparing for university advice for all those heading off this year! This week we’re covering friendships and more practical long-term considerations like exploring the local area and careers. We hope you enjoy! Tip #1: Look at university resources You’ll often find …
Preparing for university
Preparing for university With A Level results day happening just recently, we thought it was about the right time for a post on preparing for university – congratulations to all students! University is a huge step for many young people and is often your first experience living away from home – it’s completely natural to …
Making the most of bad weather
Making the most of bad weather Although we’re in the midst of summer, this doesn’t mean that the UK is completely immune from our infamous bad weather. But don’t despair! Today’s blog post hopes to offer you some ideas on what to do when the sun decides to take a few days off! Firstly, we …
Maximising your LinkedIn Profile
Maximising your LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn: what’s it all about, and how do I maximise my LinkedIn profile? Is it even worth having a profile? Today’s blog post hopes to encourage you to set up a LinkedIn profile and give you tips on how to manage it so that you have the best shot at landing …
The Garden of England
For hundreds of years Kent has been called the garden of England. We hear this phrase so often that we don’t question why? Here’s a reminder of how wonderful it is to live in Kent!… Garden of England The greenery in Kent reminds you of being in the countryside whilst in most areas of Kent …
Earl Street: Recruitment Changes
In 1977 Elaine Craven opened Earl Street Employment Consultants on the second floor of 38 Earl Street with just one member of staff. We are now 42 years old!! Still quite young really. Recruitment, like so many other industries is rapidly changing. The old traditional idea of someone sitting at a desk making phone call …
Staycation: UK Getaways!
UK Getaways! Sometimes the best vacation is a staycation! Enjoying a fantastic holiday does not have to mean jetting off to a foreign country. A ‘staycation’ is a holiday without having to leave the country! There are many benefits to a staycation, you save on travel time, there are no language barriers, you are never …