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What do you need to know about interview technique and CVs to succeed?

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Amanda Clarke, managing consultant, Shirley ParsonsAmanda Clarke, managing consultant, Shirley Parsons

Amanda has been with Shirley Parsons for four years and has built up a wealth of experience across a range of sectors and organisations. She heads up the services division, leading a team which supports organisations in the corporate, retail, property, consultancy, charity and public sectors. The team ensures organisations are able to access the high-calibre health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) talent they need to develop.

Tel: 01296 611 339.
Email: [email protected]
Website: shirleyparsons.com/uk

About Shirley Parsons

Shirley Parsons are global leaders in HSEQ recruitment, executive search and staffing services. They are a growing global HSEQ talent network, which is built on long-term relationships, industry knowledge, and geographic expansion. Shirley Parsons act as career agents to HSEQ professionals and as partners to organisations that are looking to attract the best HSEQ talent. They can help create sustainable prosperity through business improvement, safer work environments, and enhanced wellbeing.


Jack Cornick, team leader, health, safety and construction, ALLEN & YORK

Jack Cornick, team leader, health, safety and construction, ALLEN &YORK

Jack joined ALLEN & YORK in 2016 to head up the well-established health and safety team. His client base is varied and includes organisations that work in the finance, construction, manufacturing, logistics, waste and corporate property sectors. ALLEN & YORK's extensive network of clients means the team can provide support for roles that range from entry to director level. Jack and the team have a combined experience of over 20 years within health and safety recruitment and they are extremely proficient in recruiting for difficult-to-fill positions worldwide. Most recently Jack has successfully recruited for positions in the UK, India and Europe. Jack takes a keen interest in market trends and regularly attends conferences and seminars to ensure he is kept up to date with developments.

Tel: 01202 888 986
Email: [email protected]
Website: allen-york.com

Allen & York, Built and Natural Environment Recruitment

About ALLEN & YORK

Every industry requires health and safety expertise with a specific skill-set. ALLEN & YORK has structured its business to meet these needs, with recruitment teams focused on health, safety and environment in industry-specific sectors. The construction team's main role involves placing candidates with clients who are involved in large infrastructure projects. The corporate team recruits across different sectors, from retail to leisure and telecoms to finance. Each consultant has a specific focus, so that all clients receive a dedicated and well-informed service and are offered candidates of the highest quality.

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