Some questions for Lesley
Question: What do you do to unwind at the end of a long day? Answer: I don’t actually think I unwind but for ‘me time’ I like spending time riding and competing at dressage on my horse and time with my two boys. We have recently got a puppy so enjoying him too.
Question: What do you like the most about being a Recruitment Consultant?
one time. We run a leadership management centre and are often running various training programmes, graduate evenings, careers talks and I can be required to attend schools and colleges offering best advice to students starting their working journey and how an agency can help them. We also operate a ‘pop in’ facility whereby we offer anyone passing the opportunity for a free short informal chat. We can offer advice on changing career, current job availability, entering the world of work for the first time and sometimes all that is needed from me is to listen when someone has had a bad day and whether they should seek new employment.
The biggest step in looking for a new job is making the initial decision that something needs to change and from that point my role becomes an important aspect in someone’s life.
My day is very full and very often fast paced. I enjoy my role as much now after 14 years as I did when I first joined.
When people say to me they look forward to ‘hump day’ or they ‘can’t wait to get out of their job on a Friday’ I say to them ‘I’ll help you to feel how I feel about my job…… I don't look forward to Wednesday or Friday – every day is an enjoyable day and rather than waking up with a feeling of dread that I’m going to work, I wake up wondering what the day has in store’.
Answer: No two days are the same. You get to meet new people every day and new exciting jobs coming in. I like being able to make a difference to someone. It is remarkable what impact a new job can have on someone’s life and in so many ways and of course the thank you gifts of flowers and chocolates are always very much appreciated!
Question: What do you dislike most about being a Recruitment Consultant?
Answer: Having to tell a candidate for whatever reason they have been unsuccessful in getting the job. This can have a big impact for them so having empathy is key and always being constructive about the next step.
Question: How did you become a Recruitment Consultant? Answer: I was working as an HR Administrator for a large bank and enjoyed the recruitment aspect of my role and dealing with the employees more so than the administrative side. As I worked closely with ASL whilst in that role a position became available with them and I applied for it.
Question: What advice would you give someone, either just starting their career or midway through their career, who wants to be a Recruitment Consultant?
Answer: People often don’t think of Recruitment as a career but it has longevity and offers great job satisfaction. People will always be looking for jobs and employers will always be looking for staff. If you have a passion for engaging with people and want a role full of diversity but has structure, then I would consider Recruitment.
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