Insights

What’s your favourite drink?

Pink gin and lemonade without ice and I love chocolate milkshakes, Caffe Ginevra at our offices do the best one

Favourite restaurant in Newcastle?

I’d have to say Lola Jeans, nothing tops a Lolas burger. I went to Chilli Padi recently as well and that was great. I’m also known in the office for my home “fakeaways”, Chinese being a real strength.

How long have you worked for AJP?

4 years, I originally joined as an apprentice candidate resourcer working on low margin, mass recruitment campaigns and moved over to the Trades team about 2 years ago.

What’s your position in the company and what do you do?

I’m mainly a candidate resourcer on the Trades team but occasionally help other teams in resourcing for jobs. I work part time now as I’m also studying for a degree.

What did you do before working in recruitment?

I joined AJP when I was 18 years old after sixth form, this was my first ‘proper’ job but I’ve also worked as a waitress.

Why did you get in to recruitment?

I wasn’t actively looking for a recruitment role, I didn’t know what I wanted to do and this sounded interesting.

What do you enjoy the most about your job?

The craic in the office and placing people in jobs is very rewarding, I really enjoy the flexibility at AJP and the ability to fit work around my University schedule.

What’s the biggest challenge in your job?

Finding candidates! It’s my job and it’s getting harder and harder to find good people. Putting up and finding the patience to deal with people mispronouncing my name! I’ve been called Hayley, Amy, Edith, Elid and Eyelid.

How has AJP changed in the time you’ve been working for us?

We’ve grown as a team, people genuinely like each other and it’s nice to be a part of it. I feel I’ve grown as a person since joining 4 years ago as well and I’ve learned a lot since being here.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I love training at the gym, I often go to music festivals with my friends and I’m getting in to countryside walks with my boyfriend.