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This is what I do: 🐔 I find people careers not jobs. On average the Taylor-Miller hire is promoted after 2 years 🐔 87% of people I get to final interview accept the job and start it 🐔 The average Taylor-Miller hire gets promoted twice 🐔 94% of my business is repeat. Because I do what I say I’m going to do 🐔 53% of my animals are chickens And I’ve got 10 years working as Taylor-Miller Ltd to back this up. I don’t pretend to be an expert in what you do, I focus on being an expert at what I do. Finding the best people for your company. Because that’s what you need me to be 🐔 #fmcg #hiring #culture #chickens

Cock a doodle do 🐔 This is what I do:   🐔 I find careers not jobs. On average the Taylor-Miller hire is promoted after 2 years 🐔 87% of people I get to final interview accept the job and start it 🐔 The average Taylor-Miller gets promoted twice 🐔 94% of my business is repeat. Because I do what I say I’m going to do  🐔 53% of my animals are chickens   And I’ve got 10 years working as Taylor-Miller Ltd to back this up.   I don’t pretend to be an expert in what you do, I focus on being an expert at what I do.    Finding the best people for your company.   Because that’s what you need me to be 🐔 #fmcg #hiring #culture #chickens

⚜️Why a Job at Gieves & Hawkes Saved My Life Even before landing a job at Gieves & Hawkes, I always had an interest in fashion and style. Admittedly, it was a different type of style—louder, more branded. I never could have imagined that one day I’d be working for one of the most prestigious British menswear institutions in the world. It all started when I was walking past the Gieves & Hawkes store in Chester and noticed an ad in the window for a sales associate role. “I can sell rain to the clouds,” I thought to myself. The next day, I dropped off my CV at the store. The shop, back then, had a bell on the door, and the atmosphere was calm yet intimidating. An older lady greeted me, and to my surprise, she seemed to take a liking to me, asking questions with genuine interest. Still, as I left the store, I thought, “There’s no way they’ll hire someone like me—a loudmouth chav.” At that point in my life, I had always been in sales, but it was mostly general roles: door-to-door, shop sales, cold calling. I was also living a bit recklessly—partying too much, spending money I didn’t have, and indulging in distractions. I was heading down a bad path, no doubt about it. The day after I dropped off my CV, I got the call: “Could you come in tomorrow for an interview with the store manager, Mr. Goldberg?” I said yes, but deep down, I thought, “I’ll go, but there’s no way I’ll get this. They’re way too posh, and I’m way too common.” The interview went “okay-ish.” But there was one thing Mr. Goldberg said that stuck with me: “This isn’t just a sales job. This is a role that can change your life if you let it.” At the time, I brushed it off, thinking, “Yeah, yeah, just tell me the salary.” But I got the job. And as it turns out, Mr. Goldberg was right—it did change my life, and I truly believe it saved it. Here’s how: • The biggest lesson I learned was how to carry myself and communicate with people I’d never been exposed to before—high-net-worth clients, professionals, and true gentlemen. • I learned the value of punctuality, organization, and consistency. • I discovered the finer things in life. For instance, Mr. Goldberg once told me, “Stop wearing Polo Sport aftershave. Go see Suzie at Penhaligon’s and tell her I sent you.” That day, I bought my first proper fragrance—Penhaligon’s Douro, a scent I still wear to this day. • I learned how to sell with pride and authenticity—no gimmicks, just a genuine appreciation for the beautiful British tailoring we offered. The list goes on, but one thing is certain: this job set me on a path I never thought possible. Even today, having “Gieves & Hawkes” on my CV still carries weight. The moral of this story? Never underestimate the power of an opportunity and the lasting legacy it can create.

Retailers often ask me how they can hire superstars and keep them for the long haul. That's the million-dollar question. Have you ever hired people you thought were superstars during the interview only to disappoint you after their first day or first week? I know I have. To truly run a great store, you need to unlock this mystery! Check out this training video! For more resources, visit runninggreatstores.com. It is always free. #retail #talent #runninggreatstores #hiresuperstars

Are you being overlooked by employers during your career transition? Growing up, there were always those go-to stores my parents took me and my siblings to whenever we needed something. 🥿 - If we needed shoes, we'd go to Payless ShoeSource. 🦒- If we needed toys, we'd go to Toys "R" Us. 🧥 - If we needed coats, we'd go to Burlington Coat Factory. These stores clearly did something right! They mentioned exactly what they sold right in their brand name and customers came to buy just that. This approach worked for Burlington Coat Factory... that is until they were overlooked by their new target customer base. People still thought of them as only a coat store, even though they reinvented themselves and also began selling clothes, housewares, shoes, baby items, and much more. Therefore, to attract the right customers the company dropped the "Coat Factory" and kept only "Burlington". Then on their signage, they added the tagline of "Ladies - Mens - Kids - Baby - Home - Coats" to specify all of the items they offer. If you are planning to make a career transition, I want you to take a page out of Burlington's book. Let go of a job title or career function that no longer serves you. Be courageous and rebrand yourself. If you are being overlooked by employers for your ideal target roles, it could be because they don't see you as the right fit. Are you seeking to transition to a new career? Or have you made a courageous career move in the past? Join us for an inspiring discussion on how courage can be a motivating force when seeking new career opportunities. We'll share our personal stories of how we demonstrated courage along our career journeys. You'll also learn invaluable tips on how to be more courageous whether it's conquering a career transition, boldly advocating for yourself, or venturing into uncharted professional territories. Visit my website link above to register for free! P.S. Did you miss our March Water Cooler Chat? Join us on Third Thursdays for a new discussion! On April 18th, we'll have a conversation around the question: "Do Dream Jobs Exist?" I'd love to hear your take. See you then! #WaterCoolerChat Follow #SheLeadsBeautifully for tips on #careertransition, #networking, and #personalbranding 🌷

📣 It's #FeatureFriday and we're thrilled to feature Jensen Bridge & Supply Company this week! We recently sat down with them to get an inside look at their mission, values, and what makes them stand out. Here's what they had to say: 1. Can you describe your company's mission and values. "Jensen Bridge and Supply Company strives to manufacture quality products, competitively priced safely and efficiently in the best interest of its customers and employees." 2. What makes your workplace culture unique? "We think what separates us is that our leaders stress the following core values that we try and follow - Honesty, Service, Integrity, Trust, Quality, Fairness, Empathy, Positivity, Teamwork and Accountability." 3. What benefits or perks do you offer your employees? "Vacation time & 401K after a year of employment, paid holidays, attendance bonus program, safety incentive programs, insurance after 90 days, HSA contribution, and a seniority incentive program." 4. Can you share a recent success story or accomplishment from your team? "We recently had another month of safety which we all got together in the morning and shared donuts." (YUM! 🍩😋) 5. How do you support the professional development and growth of your employees? "We try and give our employees any tool or information they need to be able to complete their job to the best of their ability. We really work at having people versed in running all the machines so that they can have a diverse background and understand how the entire process works." 6. What opportunities for career advancement exist within your company? "We are always looking at advancement for team members that show that they have the ability to keep learning and growing for us." ➡️ Stay tuned as we dive into their team dynamics, community involvement, and career opportunities next Friday! 📍: Jensen Bridge & Supply Company, 9601 County Rd. 14 Wauseon, OH 📞: 419-335-3200 📧: Jeff Smith - jeffs@jensenbridge.com 🌐: www.jensenbridge.com

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🎉Welcome back Rafa! 🎉A fantastic addition at a pivotal point, the final quarter of our financial year! I hired him as a Team Leader in Amsterdam 5 summers ago to start September 2019! A lot has changed since then. I was a Senior TAC, now Managing the UK/Nordics/CEE region. Rafa, returns as a newly appointed VP/Senior Manager. I've got married, he's reconnected with our company, now rebranded from FRG to Tenth Revolution Group! Besides giving Rafa a very warm welcome back where he belongs, I've been thinking recently about #recruitment & #time. Everyone always says what a crucial difference time makes, gaining a fresh perspective. Admittedly, if I hadn't stuck out the many challenges (and there's been plenty when I almost walked away) no way would I have reaped the phenomenal rewards! Last year was one of the lowest in the industry for a variety of reasons, many can't help can't harking back to the 'golden era' post covid boom! It's not quite back to where it once was but with a downward curve, there's always a climb with time! TRG are primed as niche specialists in cloud tech rec which statistically will always be in demand as the world revolves around IT! So for anyone debating #recruitment #sales in #Newcastle or #London or even worldwide (we transfer senior staff... just saying!) but not sure it's the right time... it never is really! Most people are always dealing with something somewhere and hey, it's tricky to 'make time' to interview. But it could be your most empowering decision to date! Entering an environment with a clear, fair platform to truly take control of your earning potential & career progression! Based simply on your personal results, not if the stars align or any other nonsense where you have to just sit patiently to 'wait and see what happens' and work out what your options are! Has this struck a chord enough to learn a little bit more? It's never a waste of time comparing something confidentially! Would I have had 5 promotions elsewhere? Who knows if they'd even had the room or roles available until someone resigns, relocates or retires! That's before we even get to countless Lunch Club fine dining experiences... 🤤🍾 Don't get in touch if you're a quitter! There are no quick wins. Only time to learn, time to get better, then time to be brilliant. 📧 s.mckinnell@tenthrevolution.com (0191 3387524 direct) 📱 🔉 Get in touch with myself, Salome asap or Kate (Monday) 📅 #recruitment #sales #time #hiring #welcomeback #newcastle #london

THE AMAZING TEAM I think we are lucky at Surplex UK Limited, we have a great team. Harmonious, hard working and fun. This doesn't happen by accident it is created by a first class working environment. Now IT disposal is hard and heavy work and the Team do their respective jobs without grumbling. Why? Let me tell you! Great pay, no-one earns minimum wage at Surplex UK Limited, we pay a proper, realistic and generous living wage. Free coffee, tea and food - yep, a well stocked kitchen with hot and cold drinks, toaster, hot sandwich maker, microwave, fridge and cupboard crammed with food - we don't have set break or lunch times, just help yourself when you are hungry! A shoulder to cry on. If anyone has a problem they come to me. I listen and offer the advice and support I think is appropriate. If it is money, then I will lend it, open ended just repay me when you can - it always comes back, sometimes in dribs and drabs, but always fully repaid eventually. Mistakes happen but if someone makes a mistake they admit it immediately because they know that a) we all make mistakes from time to time and b) we don't have a blame culture, we pull together to resolve problems. The banter is amazing. I hear jokes being shouted across the workshop and gentle ribbing between the different departments. But when the chips are down they stand shoulder to shoulder and get the job done. That's why they are amazing, the greatest team in the world. #team #surplexuklimited

👏 Well done WHSmith coming together in solidarity for employees that are facing that uncertain future. ❤ For anyone in my network who has been recently effected by the closure of Body Shop you can apply on the link below.. 🤝 We understand how daunting it can be writing a CV or jumping on that first interview! Please do reach out to our consultants and myself at The Bridge IT for further support. #ThePowerOfLinkedIn