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4 reasons you should move from a traditional sales role to a role in recruitment​If you are a successful salesperson with a strong track record, it is highly likely you have been contacted about embarking on a recruitment career. There is a very simple reason for this; salespeople generally make the best recruitment consultants. There are a lot of similarities between sales and recruitment and with the growth in the recruitment market in recent years, the sector is becoming the go-to option for salespeople keen to utilise their skills and create a viable, long term and lucrative career.​However, there are still people unsure if a career in recruitment is the right sideways step for them. Here are 4 points which may make you consider that career change today:​1. Recruitment is sales too​If you thrive in a fast paced, targeted sales environment, then a career in recruitment will offer you this. Recruitment Consultants are given sales targets and although you are technically selling a service opposed to a product, the skills you have learnt in a typical sales role will enable you to get to grips with recruitment sales a lot faster. Ganymede have an extremely successful training programme, where you will receive one on one training to help you adapt your sales technique to our sector. We also offer a threshold free period while you settle in your role, meaning you will start to yield financial results quickly.​2. You have a lot of autonomy​While we offer a huge amount of support initially, you are also given the autonomy to essentially build your own business within our business. We want people who have the confidence to go out and win their own clients, have the gravitas to engage with and maintain their own candidate base and have the know-how to manage the sales process from end to end. We train our rookies to do this, but for those that have previous experience in a sales setting, you can quickly get to the point in which you are managing your own work load and being rewarded for doing this.​3. Progression is based purely on results​Progression in sales and recruitment is meritocratic – if you perform well, you will progress. However, in a typical sales setting, this progression can stagnate quickly – a sales team will have a Sales Manager or Director looking after a team and while opportunities for small steps up may present themselves, you will potentially find your self stuck in a mid-level position for a while, until someone else departs and you can fill their post. I mentioned in the previous point that you can essentially create your own business within our business, meaning if you are consistently performing, the opportunity for your growth is endless. Recruitment Consultancies often create new positions for top performers – this is something that we do regularly here at Ganymede – and, there is also the opportunity to bring in junior Consultants to help manage your work load and grow ‘your’ business.​4. Recruitment is an extremely lucrative sector​There is no doubt that sales can be lucrative too, but most people I speak to who are looking to move into recruitment from sales have capped or team commission schemes, essentially limiting what they can earn individually. Within most recruitment organisations, your commission is completely uncapped and generally those with a sales background start earning additional commission quickly. At Ganymede, our Consultants earn at least a third of what they bill.​Ganymede is in an exciting period of growth and we are currently looking for experienced sales people to come and join our teams. Alongside the above, we offer our Consultants a flexible, agile working policy. We have numerous incentives and prizes outside of our generous basic salary and commission scheme and encourage healthy competition between our staff. Due to expansion, we are looking for the next Leaders of our business, with fast-tracked routes to management available for high performers that also demonstrate they can behave in the correct way and uphold our high company standards.​Find out more about a career with Ganymede today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.Telephone: 07920 595 229Email: rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.uk​LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn​

Fatigue Issue 10 - Night Working​Shift work can mean long hours, which can make us more fatigued. But working at night or at odd hours also affects our body clock and it’s harder to sleep when it’s daytime. Thankfully, good habits can help you manage your sleep and keep you alert on duty.​Preparing for night duty: The night before the shift, stay up later than normal to try and wake up later in the morning. Try to find some time earlier in the day to do some exercise (even if that’s just a walk). Just after you’ve woken up can work well. Prepare food in advance for your shift, including your night-time meal and some healthy snacks. If you’re going to be out and about during the middle of the day, try wearing sunglasses. This will help you get more sleep in the afternoon before starting your night duty. After lunch is a good time to have a sleep. Set your alarm for 90 minutes (the length of one sleep cycle). You might experience sleep inertia (grogginess) when you wake up, so don’t drive until you’ve been awake for 20-30 mins. Plan in advance. If you have a long shift and a long journey, talk to your manager about what you can do to reduce the increased risk of fatigue; consider sharing transport, or hotels.​During your shift: Drink water to keep hydrated and take regular small sips from a coffee flask to help boost your alertness. Eat the healthy snacks you prepared earlier. Midnight is a good time to have the light night time meal you prepared. Regular meals are important for keeping you alert, but overeating can reduce your alertness and make you drowsier. Discuss a safe time and place to have a 15 minute power nap with your manager or supervisor (whether this is allowed will depend on local rules). Just before you nap, drink some caffeine, it’ll help minimise grogginess when you wake up. ​​After your shift: If you’re feeling sleepy after your shift, do not drive. Work with a manager/supervisor to arrange alternative transport (or a hotel), or as a last resort have a nap before you head home. Wear sunglasses when you travel home in the morning (if it’s light), so you don’t boost your alertness just before going to bed. Eat a light breakfast before going to bed.​​What if I feel my alertness levels starting to drop partway through a shift? Tell your supervisor or on call manager; they need to know about anything that impacts the safety of the team, including fatigue. Take a break and go for a short walk (of course you’ll need to discuss this with you supervisor first). Drink some coffee. Have a 15-20 minute power nap (if appropriate and allowed in your area – always seek permission from your manager or supervisor).​Team effort Here’s a checklist of things you can do to help look after your team Make sure everyone has breaks planned and takes them. Use them to have a snack and have a drink Chat to your team. Talking to someone helps you tell how fatigued they are, but it also helps boost their alertness. If someone is moodier or grumpier than usual, that could be a sign that they are fatigued Double-check each other’s work. This means you can spot any errors that might have been made, and it also gets the team talking Buddy up with someone. You can look out for each other and keep watch for signs of fatigue​​If you have any questions regarding the topics covered in our Fatigue series, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HSEQ team on 0333 011 2048 who will offer you support and guidance.

​Thriving as a Woman in EngineeringIN CONVERSATION WITH PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, EMMA MARSHALL​As an experienced recruiter, the thought of moving into a new industry can be daunting. We spoke to our Principal Consultant, Emma Marshall, on why the Engineering sector is inclusive to everyone.​How did you get into engineering?"It started with recruitment – I joined a company that specialised in electrical engineering mainly because I knew people within the industry. To be honest I didn’t know anything about engineering; but I used to be an estate agent before and I liked the sales aspect to that role. Not to mention recruitment was Monday to Friday and more money."​Was it challenging to move into the sector?"It did take a good 6 months to a year to pick up the technical language from scratch. Once I knew the machinery names and the ins and out of the roles I was working on, it did make a difference. There is a lot to learn but getting out on site made it easier to pick it up."​Whilst the industry has progressed over the years in regards to diversity, there is still some room for growth to encourage women into engineering. Why do you think that is?"It was just never offered to me growing up. When I was at school, girls weren’t encouraged into engineering or shown the different options. If I were to go through school again and be introduced to engineering – I think it would have made a difference, definitely."​Why do you think diversity is important?"I think it’s important because it encourages other women to get involved. Diversity makes any workplace more appealing – it offers a different point of view and approach to things which is welcomed by most people in the industry."​What would you say to any women considering moving into the engineering sector and can they expect to face any challenges?"Do it! Times are changing and people are more welcoming now. Like anything new you might have to prove your knowledge, but everyone I have spoke to in the industry has been welcoming – I’m still learning more and more every day!"​Where do you see your future career going? Still in engineering?"Yes definitely. I like that Ganymede want you to progress and be successful – you have your own desk, and you are in charge of it. It’s a lucrative sector and the people are Ganymede make it what it is."​If, like Emma, you are a Recruiter wondering if the engineering industry is for you, get in touch today to see if Ganymede could be the right fit for you. ​​

​​​​​​The Winter 2021 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.​In this edition we focus on:​Lessons LearnedIs the line clear and safe for trains?​Spotlight on SafetyPPEAccident / Incident ReportingCovid-19 UpdateExclusion Zones​RemindersRule Book Handbook ChangesClose Call reporting#SpeakUp​HealthFatigue​FleetFleetCheck Driver AppLightfoot Telemetry​Seasonal Safety TipsBe Winter readyDriving in Winter​Social Responsibility and Meet the TeamCorporate Social Responsibility in 2022Meet the Team​Read the Winter 2021 Safety First Newsletter here​As always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading this edition of Safety First, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below. ​

​Reflections on Samaritans partnership for 2021​Right from the start of 2021, Ganymede has worked in collaboration with our chosen charity partner, Samaritans. We have worked hard to achieve the 500 hours we have logged counting towards the Million Hour Challenge whilst raising vital donations to help Samaritans deliver the service our communities need. Now that we are nearly at the end of the year, we want to cast our memory back to just some of the highlights of that partnership. ​January – Brew Monday March – 310k step challenge June – Doncaster 72 hole Golf ChallengeJuly – Samaritan pledgesAugust – Samarathon October – Our Mental Health and Well being champions attended a Samaritans course discussing “well being”.December – Wear Green for SamaritansOur ongoing close call campaign has raised both awareness to our operatives and for each close call raised, we donate £1 to Samaritans. Our Safety First newsletters also consistently send out Samaritans information to our operatives and resource teamsWe have some Ganymede employees signed up to being Samaritan Insight Panellists which helps shape Samaritans’ service and strategy We have two listening volunteers waiting to go through their training Kelly Tallis, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Ganymede said: “We are super pleased with all what has been achieved this year. Working collaboratively with Samaritans has really helped us maintain a focus throughout the year and it has been great to see so many of our teams getting involved, raising awareness and money for this great charity. We are delighted to be supporting Samaritans for 2022 and have some exciting plans in place to raise yet more money and awareness of this much needed service”.​Maddie Battersby, Marketing & Communications Manager at Samaritans said “A big thank you to everyone at Ganymede for your incredible support of Samaritans this past year! Our partnership really has gone from strength to strength and that’s thanks to each and every one of you who has got involved. You’ve done so much – organising golf days, taking on Samarathon and our 310k steps challenge, getting together for Brew Monday and continuing to raise those all-important Close Calls – and we cannot thank you enough. Samaritans services are available day and night, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope, but that’s only possible because of the generous support of donors like Ganymede, so thank you.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who are Samaritans?​'Every day, Samaritans volunteers respond to around 10,000 calls for help. They're there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And they encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives. They offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.'​Visit the Samaritans website here.​​

December isn’t usually the highlight of the recruitment calendar and isn’t often seen as the best time to find a new job. Candidates are often found winding down for Christmas and pledging to find a new job come January.There’s a bigger decrease in applications than there is in new roles in December – this provides a significant opportunity for those seeking employment during the festive period. Ganymede’s Talent Manager, Rachael Bailey-Frost, has compiled 5 reasons why you should be looking for your new job in December: ​Reasons to look for your new job in December Less competition: Companies are keen to hire in December so that new employees can begin in January. However, a lot of jobseekers will put their search on hold until the new year. If you’re looking for your new job in December, you’re up against less competition.Interviewing: Annual leave during the festive period is common, and is unlikely to raise any suspicion with your employer when taking a day off for an interview. Attending interviews in December may be easier than other points during the year.Salary Flexibility: Landing a new job in December could mean more flexibility on salary. Businesses are often planning their budget for the new year. If you’re the right person for the job, you may be more likely to receive your desired salary than at other points in the year.Evidence of achievements: December is an ideal time to be job seeking as you have an entire calendar of year of achievements to refer to. You can highlight projects from throughout the year and have plenty of examples for competency based questions.New year, new start: Securing your new job in December sets you up for the perfect start to the new year. Getting the hard work done in December means that you’re ahead of the competition and don’t have the stress of job seeking in January.​Find out more about a career with Ganymede and ATA today. ​Send your CV to rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.uk or complete the form below.​​​