Edge Careers are excited to unveil our new dynamic duo, Oliver Smith and Fabio Barreto, who have both joined our Permanent team as Recruitment Consultants.
Oliver (Ollie) seen here on the left, the first of our new starters, gained a Degree in Business Management, before quickly becoming involved in the recruitment industry. Oliver sees his role at Edge Careers as a brilliant opportunity to build a career and become part of an influential and successful team.
Fabio the second of our new starters, seen here on the right, has a passion for sport, studying Sports Science at College and later gained a degree in Law. After finishing his degree, Fabio decided to make the next step in his career and become a Recruitment Consultant.
Fabio is truly passionate about the fundamentals of recruitment – from spotting talent, to match making, negotiation and in the end, placing the right candidate in the right role with the right business.
Fabio is relatively new to the recruitment world, but his passion and determination will help him excel in his role and become an integral member of the Edge Careers team.
All of us at Edge Careers would like to wish both Oliver and Fabio the best of luck in their new roles.
To contact our Permanent team about any recruitment requirements call 01905 827207.
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THE WINNER IS RICHARD MILLWARD
The final whistle has gone on Edge Careers’ Fantasy Football League and we are delighted to say. Richard Millward has finished top of the pile, meaning he has won the amazing prize of a four day trip to New York.
In a season where there has been huge surprises, namely Leicester being crowned Premier League champions, Richard managed to be the ‘Claudio Ranieri’ of the league and pick the team that has led him to victory.
It has been no easy ride though, as even with just one game to go, the gap between Richard Millward in 1st and Andy Weir in 2nd was only 2 points, creating a nervous Tuesday night for Richard. With only 3 minutes of added time to play, Andy Weir looked certain to be our winner, but then in the 92nd minute, with the last kick of the game, Chris Smalling scored an own goal allowing Richard to be crowned our winner.
Richard Millward’s team, Just Obita Fun, scored a brilliant 2,318 points to win the Edge Careers Fantasy Football League by just 2 points, ranking 1,559 out of 3,734,001 in the world.
Here is how the top 10 ended up:
Everyone at Edge Careers would like to thank all who have taken part in this season’s Fantasy Football league and made it such an enjoyable competition.
All of us would like to congratulate Richard and we all hope that you enjoy your trip.
We are thoroughly looking forward to next season’s Fantasy Football league and hope to see you all again next season, in a bigger and better league. So stay tuned for updates on when we will be kicking off registrations.
Richard has been asked to take pictures on his trip, along with an Edge Careers mascot. We hope to share these photos with you upon Richards return.
Until next season, Richard Millward, New York is waiting for you!
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Bradley Walsh takes part in the Edge Careers Celebrity Challenge
Edge Careers staff are tasked to get celebrities to wear our competition #HowFamousAmI t-shirts. Edge Careers will then donate a staggering £1,000 to the charity of the winning Edge Careers employees’ choice in 2016, to find out more go to www.edgecareers.co.uk/edge-careers-celebrity-challenge/
Our Residential Divisional Manager, Heidi Genner, has gained the support of none other than TV legend Bradley Walsh. There is no doubt that with this entrant Heidi is firmly in the lead of the competition and well on the way to getting the winning money for her charity, the Make A Wish Foundation, to whom Bradley Walsh is an ambassador.
Bradley, widely known for presenting The Chase and also for his role in Coronation Street, first appeared on our screens in 1994 when he became part of the presenting team on the national lottery. Following on from this, Bradley became the host of game show Midas touch and also the British adaptation of Wheel of Fortune.
He then moved onto acting, which saw Bradley take on roles in the popular film Mike Bassett: England Manager and also appearing in 269 episodes of Coronation Street.
Moving back to presenting in 2007, Bradley Walsh now adorns our screens every day at 5pm hosting the hit television quiz show The Chase on ITV1.
Take a look at what events Bradley Walsh has coming up by going to his website www.bradleywalsh.co.uk.
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What Not To Do At Interview
For many people, interviews can be a scary and nervy experience, so we have put together 5 things you should definitely NOT do during interview.
The below points may seem obvious, but you would be amazed at how many people forget these basics and the importance of these from an interviewer’s prospective.
1 – Show up late
Showing up late to your interview immediately gives your potential employer a bad first impression. They will be thinking if you can’t turn up on time to an interview, can you turn up on time to work? It is important to remember if you are going to be late due to unforeseen circumstances i.e. traffic, then give either your recruitment consultant or the offices/interviewer a call to let them know in advance.
2 – Answer a phone call or reply to a text
Answering your phone during an interview is a big no. This will make the interviewer think that you are disinterested in the role and you will come across as rude. If there is a genuine reason for you to need to answer your phone, then you should inform the interviewer beforehand so they understand, otherwise it is best to put your phone on silent or switch it off.
3 – Act unprofessionally
Acting unprofessionally in an interview is a sure fired way not to get the job. If you are sat across from the interviewer chewing gum, twirling your hair or swearing, they will be thinking if this is how you act in an interview, how will you act at work or in front of clients?
4 – Dress inappropriately
Dressing inappropriately will give off the wrong impression from the start, unless the interviewer has otherwise stated, you should always show up to an interview in smart clothing. This will show the interviewer that you have made an effort and give them a professional impression.
5 – Be disengaged
Being disengaged will make the interviewer think that you do not want the role, fidgeting, mumbling, not answering questions and avoiding eye contact are all things that will make the employer think that you are not interested in the role. It is important to be clear in your communication with the interviewer, answering questions and making eye contact will all make the interviewer engage with you and believe that you are interested in getting the job.
Avoid doing any of these five points and you will give the interviewer the right impression from the start of the interview. These combined with your experience, which they will have already shown an interest in by inviting you to an interview, will put you in a good position to move forward in the recruitment process.
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Final Game
With the Manchester United v Bournemouth game being postponed until Tuesday evening, we have one game left before the Edge Careers Fantasy Football League Champion and more importantly the winner of the amazing trip to New York can be decided.
The current gap between 1st and 2nd is only 2 points and here is our top 10:
As you can see Richard Millward’s team, Just Obita Fun, currently leads the league with 2,314 points, which is only 2 points more than Andy Weir’s, Weir’s Beards, with both teams having Man Utd players in them and automatic substitutions to be made, this is going to be a nail biting end to the season.
The final game of the season is to be played on Tuesday at 8pm, so by Wednesday morning we will know who our lucky winner is and who will be jetting off for four days to New York!
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Edge Careers Dance for Three Hours to Help Raise Money for Peter Kay – Dance for Life
On Saturday 23rd April, Edge Careers staff flocked to the Barclaycard arena in Birmingham to take part in Peter Kay’s Dance for Life. The night was a three hour, non-stop dance-a-thon where many suspect shapes were thrown and strange outfits were worn, all in the name of raising money for Cancer Research UK. So far, over £100,000 has been raised for the charity, but you can still do your bit by donating on the official Just Giving page, here. The Phoenix Nights ace put on an incredible performance and made it a real night to remember for everyone involved.
Have a look at some of the shots from the brilliant night.
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Wolves Legend, Robbie Dennison, Enters Edge Careers Charity Celebrity Challenge
Robbie Dennison is the latest celebrity to take part in the Edge Careers Charity Celebrity Challenge, rather fittingly following on from football commentating god, John Motson.
Robbie Dennison sporting the #HowFamousAmI t-shirt
Robbie had a long and successful footballing career where he was often deployed on the wing. He started his professional career in 1985 with West Bromwhich Albion, joining on a two year deal. He most notably came to prominence when he signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1987, quickly establishing himself as a first team player and he was instrumental in the club’s back to back promotions. Robbie represented his home nation of Northern Ireland on 18 occasions, from 1988 to 1997.
Robbie Dennison in his prime playing days for Wolves
Since hanging up his boots in 1999, Robbie runs his own successful trophy business, Robbie Dennison Trophies, based in the West Midlands riverside town of Stourport-on-Severn.
Take a look at all of our amazing entrants in the Edge Careers Charity Celebrity Challenge here.
Edge Careers employees have been set the task of getting celebrities to wear the Edge Careers #HowFamousAmI t-shirts in the name of raising money for charity. Edge Careers will donate £1,000 to the charity of the winning Edge Careers employees’ choice in 2016.
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LEGENDARY COMMENTATOR, JOHN MOTSON OBE, TAKES PART IN THE EDGE CAREERS CELEBRITY CHALLENGE
Edge Careers staff are tasked to get celebrities to wear our competition #HowFamousAmI t-shirts. Edge Careers will then donate a staggering £1,000 to the charity of the winning Edge Careers employees’ choice in 2016, to find out more go to www.edgecareers.co.uk/edge-careers-celebrity-challenge/
Legendary football commentator John Motson, also known as Motty and for his big sheep skin coat, has commentated on over 1,500 games on television and radio, including covering all the major football championships: World Cups, FA Cups, and European Championships.
In 2008, Motty announced his retirement from live television commentary. The Euro 2008 final was his last live television broadcast. He has continued since then to cover games for Match of the Day and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as releasing his own book, Motty: Forty Years in the Commentary Box.
As well as commentating, John has also been on the big screen in films, such as Bend it like Beckham and provided the voice of a character in Flushed away.
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GOGGLEBOX FAVOURITES TAKE PART IN THE EDGE CAREERS CELEBRITY CHALLENGE
Edge Careers staff are tasked to get celebrities to wear our competition #HowFamousAmI t-shirts. Edge Careers will then donate a staggering £1,000 to the charity of the winning Edge Careers employees’ choice in 2016, to find out more go to www.edgecareers.co.uk/edge-careers-celebrity-challenge/
Heidi Genner, our Residential Divisional Manager, has gained support from her Gogglebox favourites, Steph and Dom Parker in our celebrity challenge. Heidi has been a huge fan of Steph and Dom since they first appeared on our screens in 2013, and is delighted they have supported her in a bid to raise money for her charity, the Make a Wish Foundation.
Gogglebox
Steph and Dom, aka the posh couple from Gogglebox, also starred in their own documentary and appeared in the Channel 4 show, Four in a Bed, presenting their hotel and gardens.
The boutique hotel and gardens in the sandwich area of Kent speaks for itself, and comprises the house and three cottages. Their stunning gardens are set over 3.5 acres and have a number of rare plant collections and a specialist nursery. Follow the link for a closer look www.the-salutation.com
With the competition in full swing, we think it’s fair to say that with this photo, Heidi is most certainly in the lead in winning the donation to her chosen charity, which is the Make a Wish Foundation.
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