Harold the Barrel's Blog 30th July 2009

Only a short Blog entry on this occasion (can't give all you people in Blogland TOO much of a good thing, can we?)

Another little paean of hope.

Not only are things looking a tad more promising for yours truly, but I have had several conversations with some pretty prominent recruitment/selection consultants this week who are all saying the same thing.

THINGS ARE STARTING TO LOOK UP.

The number of positions appearing at senior level are starting to show the results of the "churn" that occurred at the start of the year. That, added to an increase in organisational confidence, means that businesses are finally starting to press ahead with the recruitment plans that have been gathering dust on shelves since the middle of 2008 (and maybe earlier).

I fervently hope that those of you in the same position as me start to see some activity and that your phone starts ringing.

One plea...... The Law of Sod will say that the consultant who gets you the job you're looking for will be someone you have never spoken to before. If that happens, please don't forget the ones who have actively championed your cause over your months in Gordon Brown's Barmy Army.

I, for one, have a list of people who will be receiving a nice little bottle of El Vino Collapso through the post when I get back into paid work. (I also have a list of people who will never have their calls returned ever again. Especially when they come to ME looking for work).

You will be very pleased to know that the first list is considerably longer than the second. THERE ARE A LOT OF VERY GOOD, KIND AND DECENT PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD. NEVER FORGET THAT.

Have a great weekend and....

COME ON ENGLAND!!!!

Harold.