Duck Race 2021/22

  We were very proud to enter this years first ever Kenilworth Lions Corporate Duck Race. Although we didn’t win we were very please to be supporting this amazing charity as they do so much for Kenilworth. Congratulations to Gentry Hair Salon who won.     We look forward to entering again this year. If… Continue Reading

Here to Help

During these difficult times, we know how hard it has been for the recruitment industry. The lack of jobs and more people finding themselves looking for new roles, we just wanted to let you know we are here to help. If you are looking for a job have a look on our website, send us… Continue Reading

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement

We wanted to make you aware that Charles Peters is taking the concerns around Coronavirus (COVID-19) extremely seriously. We want to confirm to all our clients and candidate that our business will remain open. Please rest assure that if we are prevented from working from our office location, business can continue through remote working. Obviously… Continue Reading

5 Things You Don’t Want to Get Noticed For at Work

You will no doubt find yourself in many different situations during your career so we thought we would give you some tips on the things you don’t want to get noticed for in the workplace!! 1.       Anything That Runs Counter to Your Boss’ Expectation of You Basically, you must stay onside with your boss, as this… Continue Reading

Why candidates decline job offers (and what to do about it)

So, you have picked your candidate and you have contacted them to let them know they have the job for them to then either decline the offer or worse, ignore your calls. Does this sound familiar?  Every recruiter at some point has had, or will have, the experience of a candidate declining a job offer…. Continue Reading

It’s not where’s Wally… It’s where’s Charles Peters?

  As you know we like to support local businesses and this year we are sponsoring Stratford Racecourse. So if you happen to be visiting Stratford and want a day out at the races @stratfordraces, pop on down and get your photo taken by our Charles Peters banner. Once you have the photo, add it to twitter… Continue Reading

Winners at the Kenilworth Mayors Golf Day

Yesterday our Director Richard Hales attended the Kenilworth Mayors Golf Day in aid of tKC (the Kenilworth Centre) and activities and Birth and Babies at Warwick Hospital at the Kenilworth Golf Club. Richard commented “What a wonderful event, and for two amazing causes. I would like to thank everyone involved including Patrick Fleming and Sue Draper for organising… Continue Reading

Tackling an interview head-on!

  Whether you’re a candidate or a potential employer, tackling the interview process is extremely important for both sides! An interview is the chance to gain as much information as possible between the interviewer and interviewee. What information can we share with you to get the best out of what can be a nerve racking… Continue Reading

International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day and we want to celebrate our own amazing women Clare Hales and Eugenie Phillips. It is important to us, especially being a recruitment business that ‘Good is Good’ regardless of gender. Charles Peters has a ‘gender parity mind-set’. #IWD2018 #PressforProgress   

Candidate References..Getting in right

Recent controversy surrounding recruiters using LinkedIn’s premium Search to gain references for perspective candidates are being urged to allow candidates to decide who they give as a reference. In America a lawsuit is gaining momentum after recruiters have been found to be contacting ex-colleagues and employers to get further information on potential candidates using the… Continue Reading