Another day in the world of recruitment…
In this job you’re either kissing the ceiling or slumped on the floor.
It’s not a career for anyone who craves routine, stability, for anyone who wants to know exactly how things are at any one time. As things stand, I have a candidate at final interview on Wednesday. if he does well, I may make a placement on Thursday. I have another candidate at final interview on Friday, and a third for whom I will know if an acceptable offer is being extended the same day. I have absolutely no idea as to whether any of these deals will actually come off.
Sometimes I wish I was selling baked beans. At least then there wouldn’t be two buyers and two sellers in each transaction, with a product that is materially different in every sale.
I’ve had a crap run of luck recently - hence the limited amount of posting here whilst I try to make things work. One thing working in recruitment does teach you though, is the importance of not giving up, and how when things may seem impossible, that they can change very quickly.
It’s one of the reasons I post motivational quotes here - as much to give myself the occasional kick up the arse that I need when I’m feeling sorry for myself as to provide a bit of support to anyone who happens to be reading this blog.
Anyway, you might be thinking, why the totally unrelated photo of pretty flowers at the top of this post? Because it’s been proven that looking at nice pictures works quite well to calm you down, to make you feel better about yourself and life in general. Sure, it’s not as good as being outside in the fresh air, but it’s better than nothing.
So if you’re in a tough place right now, keep your chin up, go for a walk, or at least have a look at some nice landscape photos!
