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I am sitting at my desk, taking some time to reflect, this feels a pivotal moment and I wanted to share my honest thoughts on the past 10 years, but I am struggling where to start and to keep it short! How can I encapsulate all the events, achievements, and challenges, plus recognise the amazing […]

With at least 3 more weeks of lock-down still to go, we are going to try and help get you through with a small competition for the little ones – but you big ones will probably want in too! The PRIZE for the winner is this fab box of Lego!           […]

      We are heading into challenging times and Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching are here to help anyone from any sector who is facing redundancy or has already lost their job. We may not be able to find you a job, but we can connect you with the relevant people to help you […]

This weekend saw me back on skis after 7 years. I was a latecomer to this sport; I had always liked the idea of skiing but it wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I took the opportunity to try it out. I see people who excel at sport and I am in admiration. I am not […]

“Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone”, it is a phrase we hear a lot, especially when we can be developing in both our careers and our adventures in life. My career is a huge part of the adventure side of my life and I am lucky that I have been able to explore a […]

Before Ashley found her way to Wagstaff Recruitment, long before stepping into the world of recruitment, I had spent years watching her work hard in jobs that offered her very little challenge and minimal reward. She would often talk about wanting more; a career that would push her to achieve more and give her the […]

A key question when you’re considering a career move can be what is the difference between engaging with a Recruitment Consultant and a Careers Coach? In our January 2020 blog, we revisit the difference between Recruitment Consultancy and Careers Coaching.   What does a Recruitment Consultant do? The job of a recruitment consultant can be […]

Relationships; our lives function because of them, on every level. From our early years, it’s one of the constant development areas of our lives. We all experience the impact that good and bad relationships have on our lives, personal and professional. I am sure most people can relate to feeling one or all of these…. […]

    Personal career coaching for individuals facing career transition. Support employees facing redundancy, students exploring their career options or individuals seeking a return to employment.   How it works: The program consists of 3 one-hour personal careers coaching sessions. The initial coaching session is an exploratory process, a confidential sharing platform for you to […]

Recently I have read 2 brilliant books by Gill Sims, ‘Why Mummy Drinks’ and ‘Why Mummy Swears’. All the way through both books I laughed hysterically, agreeing fully with every word written on the page. As a full-time working parent, I find myself juggling a very demanding job, a very demanding 3-year-old, a home, a […]