The story below was taken from careerbuilder.co.uk and demonstrates one of the ‘key’ points that we always tell our candidates and always manage this part of the recruitment process with care.

LESSON: Always confirm a new job offer before you resign from the old one.

“I’d been looking for a different job for several months and after much searching I was finally offered a new position,” Julie N., an administrative assistant, says. “Of course I accepted, but days after I’d given notice to my current employer, my new employer called and told me they had re-evaluated their financial situation. They were rescinding their offer!

“Panicked, I tucked my tail between my legs and went looking for my current boss to tell her I wouldn’t be resigning after all. I made every effort, but she was tied up in meetings all day. The following morning, during a staff meeting she made reference to my upcoming departure. I was stuck. I had no choice but to reveal my predicament and ask for my old job back - in front of the entire office staff. She gave me two months to find a new job.”

So, just make sure you have it in writing and that everyting has been signed and  agreed.!

As part of their Best Company celebrations for 2008 Jenrick Engineering welcomed 100 clients of the Burton and Crick branches to Uttoxeter Races on Sunday 29th June. Jenrick had a wonderfully presented marquee for the afternoon and guests were wined and dined before the racing commenced with the 2.15 Novice Hurdle. (more…)