Selective Recruitment Group was delighted to be the main match sponsor for Oxford United’s 2-1 home win against Scunthorpe on Saturday 2nd March 2019, in front of a healthy crowd of 6237 people!

Facing a team just five points above them and similarly fighting to stay in the league, ex Liverpool star Jerome Sinclair (on loan from Watford) proved to be the difference between the two teams by scoring both goals in the 65th and 80th minute, before The Iron got a late consolation goal in stoppage time.

Says Emma Hunt, Managing Director of Selective Recruitment:

“I’m so proud that our team were able to sponsor the Oxford United team this year, the club is a vital part of the Thames Valley region. Our support demonstrates some of our core values – that we always try to put back into the local community where we can, at every opportunity. COYY!”

Various guests of Selective Recruitment gave the following feedback about their match experience:

“Just wanted to thank you for a great day on Saturday, it was really good to speak with you socially and meet some of your other clients (and network) who had nothing but praise for Selective, which was really reassuring that we are working with such a highly regarded recruitment agency. On a separate note, I’m unsure who dropped in the bottles of beer in this morning for the new starters, but it’s great PR for you guys! Once again, thanks for the hospitality it really was an excellent day.”

“Thank you for the invitation to the event at Oxford United on Saturday.  I had a great day which was made even better by the result and meeting Karl Robinson!”

“Just a quick line to say thank you for Saturday, I had a wicked time even though I know nothing about football! Oxford United have been in touch for me to be their lucky mascot… ?.”

“Just wanted to say a massive Thank You for Saturday – we had a fab time!”

1. Should I stay or should I go?
2. Selective Care Awarded Good Rating by the Care Quality Commisson!
3. Annual Planning: how to set and keep on track with personal targets for the year
4. Oxfordshire’s biggest employers

Joe Strummer – hero, lead singer and guitarist with everyone’s favourite punk rockers The Clash, was fond of a quote or two that could just as well be to do with work:

Without people, you’re nothing.

People can change anything they want to. And that means everything in the world. 

We’d play to old age pensioners if they’d have us but we don’t have to. The Stones are taking care of that now. * 

And he’s lived by the saying “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

But what happens when the love stops, or even worse, you never loved your job to begin with?! To know when it’s time to drop the shoulder and make a French exit, here are three golden rules that it’s time to move to a different beat:

1. Are you learning?

Every day should be a school day! Whether it’s new technology, new ways of working or new information, constant learning and improvement is the key to being excited by work. If your knowledge is staying stagnant, then it’s more than likely you’re just turning the wheel that a less well-paid junior could be doing – and it’s important you realise that before your company does!

2. Are you progressing?

A good job grows alongside you, giving you the freedom to express yourself and match the ambition of your career path – so if you get to that glass ceiling you could be simply ready for something new. A new team, a new environment, a new adventure! Maybe even a whole different line of career!

3. Are you happy?

You spend almost half your waking life either travelling to, doing, or travelling back from work, so it’s absolutely imperative that it excites you, motivates you, challenges you and respects you.

Sometimes work can be tough, whether it’s workload or just environment. It could just be a bump in the road, but if your happiness is being affected then it’s probably time to look for pastures new. No job is worth sacrificing your happiness for!

If any of the points above strike a chord (geddit?), make sure you get in touch with our amazing consultants and see which career path you can take with Selective!

*OK so this one has nothing to do with work, we just thought it was hilarious!

Selective Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that Selective Care has been awarded ‘Good’ Status by the Care Quality Commission!

The inspection, which occurred on 7th February 2019, is the first time we have received ‘Good’ across the board and is the result of months of hard work from the Selective Care team!

Say’s Emma Hunt, Managing Director of Selective Group:

“This CQC report is absolutely amazing and a massive improvement on our last report where we had one or two areas that required improvement. I’m delighted for the team and thank them for their dedication and hard work – it truly is a wonderful achievement and I’m thrilled for them with this outcome!”

As one of Oxfordshire’s largest and most experienced recruitment companies, Selective Group knows how hard it can be for candidates to find the job that’s best suited for them.

With roles ranging from Administrators to Sales Executives, working in warehouses or in offices, we’re constantly trying to find the perfect job for great applicants in the region.

It’s why we constantly write blogs such as our latest Five Employment Trends to look out for in 2019, all just to help you with your job search (lucky you!).

But being based in Thames Valley means that we are in a unique position to be surrounded by many award-winning employers!

With this in mind, we recently sifted through all the top employers in the area: we now present to you… Oxfordshire’s Biggest Employers!

Local Authorities:

Oxfordshire County Council

Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

Thames Valley Police

NHS Oxfordshire

Oxford City Council

Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Education:

The University Of Oxford (includes OUP)

Oxford Brookes University

Manufacturers:

BWM Manufacturing

Owen Mumford

Miele

MacDermid Autotype

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We’re finally into the second month of the year which if we’re being honest, usually means a slight slacking off from our ambitious plans we created last December and attacked with vigour in January!

Whether they’re professional or personal, here at Selective we want you to achieve your goals by helping you with your annual planning! Ready to keep on track for the rest of the year? Ready, get set, go!

Warm-up
Set goals! Make sure you prepare yourself and see what direction you want to go in – whether it’s a new career or your current career goals, make sure to set yourself targets for the course of the year. What do you want to achieve by the end of today, this week, month, quarter and year? Setting yourself targets (both big and small!) will help you track your progress over the year and see just how far you’re going.

Jogging
Now it’s time to actually set the plans into motion. Having noted your goals and targets, it will be much easier to approach them. Starting off with the smaller targets always helps, but make sure you’re ready to tackle the larger ones too.

Sprinting
You’re ticking off you targets one-by-one, but it’s so easy to stray away from your route. Making sure you commit to achieving your targets is always the hardest part. Writing down your goals in a journal or planner will make it easier for you to see what goals need to be achieved when.

Cooldown
Take time out to reflect on what you’ve achieved – but don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t accomplished all your set targets. Be prepared for the occasional stumbles and stitches, because it’s important that you’re not rushing to achieve your targets the entire way – taking breaks and slowing down lets you see where your priorities are and will let you achieve them more efficiently.

Analysis

Repeating the processes of planning, taking action and reflecting will let you achieve your targets in an organised manner, and will allow you to stay on track for a successful year!