Tube Strike Madness!

Happy Monday Hattys!

Hope you all managed to survive the mayhem of the tube strike this morning! What with the delightful weather we thought we would give you something a little to smile about as well as our top new jobs of the week…

A study conducted on behalf of recruiters recently highlighted some of the most bizarre and memorable interview gaffes from candidates including:

• A candidate who kept his crash helmet on the whole time
• A candidate who made an international phone call when the interviewer left the room
• A candidate who wanted to be a vicar when applying for a full-time accounting position
• A candidate who fell asleep
• A candidate who brought a family member with her to the interview
• A candidate who asked for a cigarette
• A candidate who talked about her love life
• A candidate who dunked his biscuit in a hot drink (which broke in the mug) and dug it out with his fingers
• A who candidate said she didn’t know why she was at the interview
• A who candidate kept scratching the top of his leg

Easily done, but not so easily forgotten!

Check out our top new jobs this week below and make sure you send your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk

Outstanding Receptionist for Cool Media co! Up to £20k

A brilliant opportunity has arisen within one of London’s top planning and buying agencies based in gorgeous open plan offices. This is an ideal role for a top career receptionist with bags of energy and enthusiasm!
You will be efficient, immaculate and friendly, even under pressure! You will have an excellent telephone manner, and the ability to multi task as you will be responsible for answering the switchboard and well as welcoming guests to the building. Accuracy in transferring calls and messages is absolutely pivotal in this busy reception area as you will be the first point of contact for this prestigious agency. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the reception area and creating an outstanding welcome to all callers and visitors!
You will also get involved with booking couriers, meeting rooms and organising company events. It will be your responsibility to maintain the impressive reception area and keep the main desks and meeting rooms immaculate. Previous experience within a similar environment would be beneficial, as this is a busy front of house! Apply NOW!


Trainee Consultant - Boutique Secretarial Recruitment Consultancy

We are a boutique Support and Secretarial, Graduate and Sales Consultancy focused predominantly on the Media, Arts and Luxury Goods sectors. Based in the heart of Covent Garden we launched the business in Spring 2008 and are thrilled to be supplying outstanding temporary and permanent staff to London's most high profile and sought after companies.

Due to unprecedented growth we are looking to expand our team. Specifically we are looking to recruit a trainee Consultant. The role will involve building upon an existing Client base by initiating, developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients. You will resource for and interview candidates and place them in suitable permanent and temporary opportunities. You will manage the payroll system and liasie daily with our outsourced payroll function. You will handle all administrative requests relating to Temps, attend meetings with Clients and attend networking events in order to secure new business.

In addition you will be the voice and personality of Hatty Blue. You will answer phones and field calls, welcome candidates, clients and other visitors to our office and ensure that everyone receives a fantastic first impression of HB.

You will also handle all office management and marketing activity. You will be our social networking champion, helping us to reach out to Clients and Candidates in new and innovative ways. You will be responsible for organising client competitions, events and parties and other ad hoc exciting projects which will occur as you help to drive HB into its next stage of growth.

Opportunities abound to grow and develop your role. We envisage that the right individual will recruit a team of equally motivated consultants and that this person will take on managerial responsibilities in time.

You are a graduate calibre individual with outstanding interpersonal skills and the hunger, drive and ambition to excel in a Sales position. You have a strong customer service work ethic and ideally some experience of fast paced retail or FMCG environments. You are financially astute, IT savvy with fantastic organisational and administrative ability. You are emotionally intelligent with a brilliant sense of humour and the ability to judge several things at once without losing your cool! You are quick to learn and keen to make your mark.

We offer a competitive salary and appealing comission and bonus package and incentives, the best "hands on" training in the Business, a relaxed yet robust working culture and the opportunity to carve a successful and highly lucrative career.

PA to Managing Director - Global Advertising Agency £35k

Our client is one of the world's largest and long standing advertising agencies, with an impressive client list and plush London Offices. The role is for an experienced PA with superb organisational skills to efficiently and intelligently manage the hectic schedule of the Managing Director on this well-known brand. Responsibilities will include organising complex travel itineraries, monitoring department expenditure, liaising closely with senior PA's within the company, organising meetings and conference calls. Excellent diary management is essential as well as super-advanced Powerpoint, advanced Word and Intermediate Excel. The successful candidate will be polished, articulate, self-motivated, discreet, flexible, highly professional and will have at least 5 years PA experience. Interviews are taking place so apply today!
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