Tag: Corecom Consulting

23/08/2018

Corecom Consulting celebrates 10th birthday growth and success

Corecom Consulting has celebrated significant growth and success at a key milestone for the company. Within the last 12 months, and in the same year as our 10^th birthday, we are delighted to have opened an additional office in Manchester and extended our charity partnerships.

We successfully opened an office in Manchester in January 2018. We have launched software testing community networking events in the region and extended our support for Emmaus, a charity for the previously homeless, partnering with the company’s Salford community in addition to Leeds. We have achieved 16 award shortlists, including those for our innovative events for technology professionals, community initiatives and outstanding company leadership.

Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director at Corecom Consulting, who was crowned Recruitment Boss of the Year at the Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards in November, said:

“We are ahead of our 5% forecasted growth figure and on track to achieve a turnover of £4,940,125 and net profit of £474,978 by the end of 2018. By 2019 we plan to open a third office in London.

“We are looking forward to and are committed to expanding our relationships across the North West and South East of England, including sharing our knowledge and expertise in the local communities in which we operate.”

Corecom Consulting was established in 2008. We are excited to announce that we will be recruiting an additional six members of staff at our Leeds HQ over the next 12 months and a forecasted year on year growth of 8% in both Leeds and Manchester.

Work for an award-winning company

If you want to join our exceptional team based in Leeds, take a look at our current vacancies.

You’ll be working with globally renowned organisations including the likes of Jet2.com, Ted Baker, ENGIN, CAPITA and the NHS, in an environment that nurtures a competitive approach and success driven attitude.

20/12/2017

Corecom Consulting appoints first female Director

Corecom Consulting has appointed a new Director to its leadership team as we prepare for future growth. Gemma Robinson has been appointed as Operations Director.

Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director at Corecom Consulting, said:

“Gemma has been with the company for over three years and she is the first female to join the Board of Directors. She has proven herself to be an asset in every aspect of the business, ensuring it runs smoothly, setting financial objectives and budgets, making key strategic decisions and meeting statutory obligations.

“Gemma is passionate about employee engagement. Her key achievements include launching a company Wellbeing Strategy, bringing systems and processes in-house, building a HR and Operations team and introducing an Apprenticeship Academy.

“I am delighted to welcome Gemma to the Board of Directors and I look forward to her helping deliver our strategic growth plan.”

Corecom Consulting has plans to expand, with plans to open offices nationally and internationally over the next three years. Our workforce is set to increase from 17 to 25 over the next 12 months, with a regional office opening in January 2018.

Amongst our longstanding clients include Jet2.com, Link Asset Services, Engie Power and Computershare. We are proud to have overturned the usual stereotypical assumptions that come with recruiters, achieving numerous award shortlists for our contributions to society, to charity and to the innovative initiatives we have brought to the industry. Our most recent appointment of Gemma to the Board of Directors will only strengthen this further.

04/11/2016

Job Action Day

Today marks the first Monday in November, which tells us that it’s Job Action Day! But what is Job Action Day about?

Job Action Day involves exploring different job opportunities that are available to you, including those jobs that you didn’t even know existed… The value of a day’s work lies in our satisfaction of a job well done, therefore there’s more to the job search than you’d first think. Whether you’re currently employed and seeking a career change, unemployed and wanting to get back on the ladder, wondering what’s out there for you, or simply attempting to bring passion into your current job, Job Action Day is for you.

What Job Action Day does is stands to remind us that there is always hope when looking for a satisfying job that will enrich our lives.

Why not have a look at the jobs on our website? Who knows, you might find your perfect job match… Regardless of whether you’re interested in an IT job or not we have a whole host of employability hints and tips including CV advice, job interview tips, making your next career move and salary calculator, amongst other valuable employability assets.

Too often people neglect opportunities due to narrowed, goal-orientated focus, and miss out on positions that would serve their interests and passions whilst also be paying the bills. Revive your job search and start broadening your mind as to what job would be acceptable for you. If you’re currently employed, focus on the things about your job that you enjoy and bring passion to it.

Today is the perfect day to have a look at what’s out there for you, or to research how you can become happier and more enriched in your job. Have a great day, and make the most of what Job Action Day is about!

28/10/2016

Is time travel possible? Find out here…

This year marks a century since the first time the UK wound back the dials at the end of British Summer Time. That’s right, the time has finally come to turn the clocks back by one hour on Sunday 30 October 2016 at 2AM. You have known the ‘Spring Forward, Fall Back’ mnemonic since you were about five years old but you still can’t figure out if this one means you get an extra hour in bed or not…

Now although most mobile phones and electronic devices will turn the clocks back automatically for you, it is definitely worth checking if you’ve got something important to do on Sunday morning, because you will end up being an hour early, and miss out on an extra hour in bed?!

Each year there seems to be some confusion over turning back time, so why do we do it? Well, the clocks change by one hour in Autumn in an attempt to make the most out of the light. It all started in 1916 when the First World War was underway in an attempt to reduce coal consumption at a time when supplies were needed for the war effort.

The clocks going back marks the end of British Summer Time (BST) and reverts back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Here’s a selection of things that could happen if you forget to change your clocks back:

You’ll miss out on an hour of sleep, and no one wants that!
Those of you with trust issues be prepared to spend an hour on Google (smartphone or not), checking to see which clocks you can truly trust…
Turning up an hour early for a first date, did someone say keen?

To avoid any embarrassment be sure to leave yourself plenty of time in the morning and double check with Siri as to what the correct time is, she won’t be wrong… Or will she?

14/07/2016

4 ways Corecom Consulting shows customer care

Customer care is at the heart of everything we do at Corecom Consulting. It is something that shapes our business activities, enabling us to develop a loyal customer base and build strong, lasting relationships with our stakeholders.

Managing and delivering high levels of customer service is what differentiates Corecom Consulting from its competition which is why we see it as such a valuable asset.

Here are four things that our consultants do to show our customers that we care:

1. Meetings

Meetings, and lots of them. Our consultants book in meetings as soon as they speak with candidates in order to get to know them and build a lasting relationship from the start. Whether it’s at our offices or out for a coffee, consultants like to make candidates feel at ease throughout the duration of the recruitment process.

We also engage in regular client meetings to better understand the company culture, enabling consultants to make more informed decisions on what kind of personality will be best suited for the role and company in question.

2. CV Reviews

Consultants offer every candidate a free CV review, providing guidance on what to include and how to lay it out. A good CV can make or break a candidate’s application, which is why we see it as such fundamental part to get right.

3. Pre-Interview Meetings

Our consultants like to meet with candidates prior to their interviews to run through any last minute questions they have. Candidates are taken to the interview by one of our consultants and introduced to the hiring manager. We feel that this part of the process is vital in order to ease nerves and it starts the interview in a positive way.

4. Post-Placement Care

Celebratory Meal

After an offer has been made, candidates are taken out for a celebratory meal by our consultants to congratulate them on their new roles.

Review Meeting

After a couple of weeks, one of our consultants will visit the candidate in work and have separate meetings with the candidate and their manager. Feedback will be taken from the manager and given to the candidate and vice versa to make sure the candidate has settled in well.

One recommendation that Rick Hughes, Director and Head of Testing / QA at Corecom, recently received, was from Bryan Elder, a contract Test Analyst. The letter came as a result of Rick meeting with Bryan to discuss his career ambitions, helping with external applications and offering valuable professional advice.

This just goes to show the importance of customer care and giving candidates exceptional experiences. Why not head over to the candidate section of our website?

#CorecomCare

11/07/2016

4 Must-Read Articles for This Week

Here is your weekly list of 4 must-read articles. This week will feature Li-Fi, Android Wear, Pokemon Go and VR.

What is Li-fi and how does it work?

“Light Fidelity or Li-Fi is a Visible Light Communications (VLC) system running wireless communications travelling at very high speeds.”

Read more here…

40 best Android Wear apps in 2016

“Last year, Google added over 4,000 new Android Wear apps to the Play Store to give your wrist even more functionality than ever before.”

Read more here…

How to download Pokemon Go in the UK – and when is it out?

“Pokémon Go has proved so popular that the UK release date for the augmented reality game has been postponed after unexpectedly high volumes of downloads in the US and Australia caused it to crash.”

Read more here…

Still a virtual reality skeptic? Here’s why you shouldn’t be

“As VR becomes a force in the gaming world (and other sectors), with Google and Facebook making enthusiastic pushes in its innovation, I can’t help but draw the evident parallels between the emergence of 3D-console gaming and quasi-nascent VR.”

Read more here…

Like what you see? Get in touch, email us at contact@corecomconsulting.co.uk

05/07/2016

4 Must-Read Articles for This Week

Are you ready for your weekly Corecom fix? We’ve compiled a list of 4 must-read articles for this week, featuring relaxation time, Brexit, iOS 10 and F1. Enjoy.

Beach reads for techies 2016

“Computerworld polled IT pros from around the country in various positions and industries to determine what books they’re reading right now — and which reads top their list of all-time best books for techies.”

Read more here…

Brexit: 8 cities that might replace London as FinTech capital of Europe

“Until now the startup and financial capital of Europe, a post-Brexit London that lacks access to the European Digital Single Market, EU-funded research, or free movement of tech staff from across the continent (one in three staff in UK tech startups are from the EU) isn’t necessarily the kind of place entrepreneurs will want to be.”

Read more here…

iOS 10 release date, news and features

“Everything you need to know in under 2 minutes.”

Read more here…

See an F1 race through the eyes of the driver and witness his near-superhuman reactions

“We now know exactly what an F1 driver is looking at as they hurtle around racetracks at speeds upwards of 200mph.”

Read more here…

Like what you see? Get in touch, email us at contact@corecomconsulting.co.uk

05/07/2016

Sacha Smith wins by T.K.O.

Following sponsorship of employee and Senior Resourcer Sacha Smith, Corecom Consulting is pleased to announce that Sacha was victorious in her first ever licensed semi-professional boxing match on 1 July 2016.

Having prepared for weeks in advance of the fight, Sacha proved to be too much for her Stockport-based opponent, beating her after just 1 minute 22 seconds by Technical Knockout (T.K.O.). Sacha’s challenger was given an eight-second count prior to the decision being made to stop the fight, following an onslaught of jabs and right hooks.

Reflecting on her fight Sacha said:

“I am delighted to have won my first licensed semi-pro fight last week by T.K.O. and it was fantastic to see so many staff from Corecom Consulting in the crowd supporting me from start to finish.

“I’d like to thank them for sponsoring me on what was such a big occasion for both myself and my boxing career.”

Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director of Corecom Consulting said:

“Watching Sacha doing what she’s so passionate about was thrilling. She’s been on a very strict diet and tough training programme for a long time now and it was wonderful to see that her hard work and determination paid off in the ring.”

Sacha will now have a bit of time off from her hard training routine until it all starts again in preparation for her next home fight in October. The Corecom Consulting team wish her the best of luck for all her upcoming matches and will be supporting her throughout.

To find out more about Sacha’s boxing routine and fight last week follow this link. If you want to learn more about Sacha’s future matches please contact Sacha on s.smith@corecomconsulting.co.uk

29/06/2016

Corecom Sponsors Semi-pro Boxer

Award-winning IT recruitment specialist, Corecom Consulting has announced sponsorship of employee and Senior Consultant, Sacha Smith, in her upcoming boxing fight on 1 July 2016.

Sacha has been preparing for a number of weeks ahead of her competition with a strict dietary routine and tough training procedures. Here is a snapshot of her weekly training programme:

Monday: Hill sprints and running, stamina on the bags (long rounds of non-stop punching).

Tuesday: Billy Burnout (our trainer Billy puts us through numerous torturous exercises for at least half an hour), then bag work and sparring.

Wednesday: Hill sprints in the park, bag work and sparring.

Thursday: Outdoor workout, including running up and down the stairs, jogging, tyre flipping. Then bag work, sparring and abs.

Friday: Strength work, including weight training, shoulders, legs and abs.

Saturday: A 1-2-1 personal session focusing on technique, with pads.

Speaking ahead of her fight, Sacha said:

“I’ve only been boxing for a year but I already have five competitive fights under my belt, winning four and losing just one. I’m very excited for this fight as it will be the first that is marked on my semi-professional boxing license with this being my first European Boxing Federation (EBF) licensed fight.

“I first got into boxing when I signed up for a charity boxing fight last year, raising £350 for MacMillan Cancer Support. I really enjoyed the training in preparation for the fight and so I decided to stick with it.

“Although I am well prepared for the fight I am against stiff competition fighting against Sam Dekota from Stockport, but I am confident that my 10 hour a week training programme and intense dieting will place me in good stead for the challenge.”

Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director of Corecom Consulting said:

“It’s a pleasure to be sponsoring Sacha on such a big occasion for her. Her branded shorts have arrived and they look great with the Corecom logo on, and on behalf of the team here I’d like to wish her the best of luck for the fight on 1 July.”

Many of the staff from Corecom Consulting will be attending the fight to show their support for Sacha for what will hopefully be her first win as a semi-professional boxer.

Sacha will be fighting on the evening of Friday 1 July 2016 at The Bramley Villagers Community Club, Broad Lane, Leeds. Those interested in spectating can contact Sacha directly on 07947 518132 or s.smith@corecomconsulting.co.uk

Jonathan Sanderson's 10 Rules for Success

23/06/2016

Jonathan Sanderson – Ten Rules for Success

Last but not least in Corecom Consulting’s ‘Leadership and Success Series’ is Jonathan Sanderson, Managing Director of Corecom Consulting, an award-winning IT recruitment specialist. Here are Jonathan’s top ten rules for success:

Tell a good story

“All my favourite leaders are exceptional at telling stories and inspiring people with the tales of their success or the lessons they teach. You should have built up a pool of analogies for every occasion.”

Lead by example

“Leaders need respect and you won’t gain respect if you’re not prepared to demonstrate you are willing to do what needs to be done.”

Share your vision & values

“People achieve much more when they are working towards a cause rather than just an objective.”

Know what your team wants

“You can’t motivate your team without knowing what they want. Understanding how to meet their personal needs will reward you greatly.”

Have fun

“People want to follow those who are having a good time. If you enjoy what you do it makes it a lot easier to inspire others. True leaders are passionate about what they do.”

Ask for feedback

“The only way you can improve is to ask for feedback. People who are following won’t naturally give you feedback and if you’re not receiving feedback regularly you are doing something wrong.”

Take accountability

“Leaders need to show that they are human and that it is OK to make mistakes. Demonstrate that you are prepared to live to your values and use feedback to improve.”

Take an interest in your team’s success

“You need to help coach your team to be the best that they can be. Helping others grow is the best way to help yourself grow and if you want people to succeed you need to have a real passion for it.”

Delegate effectively

“The art of leadership is being a good delegator. The team needs responsibility to help you achieve yours and your company’s goals. I have failed in the past by trying to show that I can do it all. You are helping people develop individually and professionally if you let them learn by completing new tasks.”

Take time to think

“At least once a week, I sit down for 20 -30 minutes with a piece of paper, a question at the top and my first bullet point. I make sure that there is always a new empty bullet point to prompt a new idea. I often find that my best ideas come towards the end of my thinking.”

Jonathan Sanderson has recently been featured in Leeds Beckett University’s ‘Leading 360 Series’ for the Centre of Governance, Leadership and Global Responsibility which can be viewed here. Corecom has also written blogs for Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk’s ten rules for success which you can read through the links provided.

If you like what you’ve read let us know! Contact us at contact@corecomconsulting.co.uk

11/03/2016

People who eat together collaborate well together

Corecom Consulting has undergone an initiative whereby staff members were paired up and took turns to cook for their ‘buddy’. Chef Buddy was orchestrated by Operations Manager, Gemma Robinson and was introduced to reap the benefits of performing this primal task with colleagues. Signs of Chef Buddy having a positive impact on the atmosphere in the office were seen right away, these include:

Improved Productivity

Chef Buddy has led to an improved productivity level amongst employees in the office. By encouraging the team to move away from their desks over their lunch break it has highlighted the importance of taking time away from work and proved the value of getting away from the desk every so often.

Better Communication

When there is a company initiative in place it creates a certain buzz around the office, encouraging a mix of energy, excitement and mystery. These emotions are powerful tools which promote open communication between workers. Chef Buddy inspired communication between everyone in the office and enabled workers to learn more about their colleagues, including truths about their cooking habits!

Improved Well-being

Having completed a well-being month in January, Gemma was keen to create the same sort of atmosphere in the office, generating the murmur, the energy and the excitement of what home-made masterpiece each person was going to cook for one another. Chef Buddy enabled staff to share recipes, try new foods and enjoy the pleasure of not having to worry about what they were going to eat that lunchtime.

Team Building

Any activity that colleagues arrange outside of working hours can be construed as team building. Chef Buddy enabled colleagues to move conversations away from their working life and on to more personal topics including: hobbies, likes, and dislikes etc. allowing colleagues to gain a deeper connection with each other making it a great team building exercise.

Happiness

Since eating is a primal activity, doing it with colleagues strengthens existing relationships and creates a comfortable atmosphere for colleagues to bond in. Eating food together is a fantastic opportunity to talk about things outside of work and to put aside any work worries and distress before returning to their desks feeling fresh, focused and energised.

Speaking about the success of Chef Buddy, Gemma Robinson of Corecom Consulting said:

“Chef Buddy is a fantastic opportunity for employees to show off their cooking prowess to their colleagues. It has been a real success in encouraging team mates to eat well whilst sharing their home-made food with each other. I’d love to keep Chef Buddy going throughout the year, promoting healthy eating and improving morale within the team.”

Chef Buddy was a great success and will be implemented at regular intervals over the course of the year. It encourages people to share their healthy eating habits whilst learning more about each other, and besides, who can complain about a free lunch every now and then?

Tag: Corecom Consulting

1. Meetings

2. CV Reviews

3. Pre-Interview Meetings

4. Post-Placement Care

Celebratory Meal

Review Meeting

What is Li-fi and how does it work?

40 best Android Wear apps in 2016

How to download Pokemon Go in the UK – and when is it out?

Still a virtual reality skeptic? Here’s why you shouldn’t be

Beach reads for techies 2016

Brexit: 8 cities that might replace London as FinTech capital of Europe

iOS 10 release date, news and features

See an F1 race through the eyes of the driver and witness his near-superhuman reactions

Tell a good story

Lead by example

Share your vision & values

Know what your team wants

Have fun

Ask for feedback

Take accountability

Take an interest in your team’s success

Delegate effectively

Take time to think

Better Communication

Improved Well-being

Team Building

Happiness

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