Where on earth has 2024 gone? I actually can't believe that we are approaching the end of November!! The summer seems light years ago and the fear has now set in that I am yet to buy a single Christmas present!! But before I turn my thoughts to trees and the arrival of the jolly, rotund fellow in red, let me recap on what I have been up to since my last blog :) Parodies!!!! I discovered a few months ago that I am a lyrical genius and have recorded and published three recruitment parodies so far on Linked In with the help of Michele Mazzei, our recruitment intern and also my nearly 5 year old niece, Sophia. Here's one below and stay tuned to my Linked In page for my next one, already written and soon to be recorded! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maria-mazzei-a0893821_recruitment-humanresources-careers-activity-7234477871086333952-kB0h?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_desktop_web I've been busy since the Summer further growing our international presence and we have since partnered with a global Cloud Solutions provider, working on their requirements in both the US and France. We are also now working with an international Engineering Consultancy specialising in ERP implementations and upgrades for clients in the UK and the US. I've also organised our first professional networking event in conjunction with the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce which will see us introducing and connecting HR Professionals in Bedfordshire. This exciting event is due to take place in January 2025 and we are excited to see faces both old and new. So, that's me caught up, now to write my letter to Santa as I'm pretty sure I've been a good girl this year :)

Dearest gentle candidates and clients This Cyber Security Sales Recruiter writes to inform you that she will be taking a short break from #hiring for vacancies in the #engineering and #networksecurity worlds. Sadly, she will not be promenading or taking a vacation somewhere exotic, she has had her left hip replaced further to suffering through several years crippled by osteo arthritis. Whilst she recovers wearing a hospital gown, surely the likes of which will leave our revered modiste recoiling in disgust, please liaise with her esteemed colleagues at Alliance Consulting (Recruitment) for all your requirements Yours truly Lady Mazzei, who will publish her return date in her next society paper, or rather Linked In post

Alliance Consulting has recently partnered with Cainhoe Wood Golf Club, an inclusive and family-friendly golf club on a beautiful site in Central Bedfordshire. With two mature 18 hole courses, an open practice ground and a 25 bay 300+ yard driving range, they have the facilities to cater for all ability levels. As we come into the summer months (well technically speaking anyway!) we are pleased to be able to offer a complimentary round of golf for four at Cainhoe Golf Club for clients in Bedfordshire, or any other of more than 100 associated golf clubs in England for clients based further afield. Clients engaging with Alliance Consulting to discuss their Engineering recruitment and who subsequently make a successful hire will be able to redeem their offer code with the club of their choice. Please visit us at https://www.alliance-consulting.co.uk/engineering to register your Engineering vacancy Engineering Jobs

We were delighted to receive our certificate last week confirming our admittance to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and we are looking forward to attending our first event this week at the annual members summer reception at the Marston Forest Centre. Having been announced as a Finalist two months ago for the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards, joining the Chamber seemed like a natural next step for us. Why be alone when the Chamber means that we can be part of a wider business community with a strong belief that "business is done better together"" Alliance Consulting has been delivering world class talent to the Engineering sector since 2003 and whilst we started locally, we have since gone on to achieve a very pleasing international footprint in the world of Engineering recruitment. Whilst we are immensely proud of these achievements and that in 2023, 30% of our revenue was achieved through overseas placements, we will not forget our roots and continue to partner locally whenever possible. Our team, looks forward to discussing your roles in Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing or Sales and Marketing

A quieter end this year to Quarter 2 so I have been busy working further on business strategy until the next tsunami of vacancies arrives! So, how do Recruiters busy themselves when they have filled all their vacancies? ..... They go networking :) Given that we have been short listed as finalists in the SME Bedfordshire Awards 2024, I took the opportunity for Alliance Consulting to join the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce. We are looking forward to getting to know some of our fellow members at the summer reception barbeque next week and at the Awards night on the 4th July. Eeeek, I still haven't bought a new dress! Dan and I also decided to visit Birmingham last week to attend the Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week exhibition. It was a great opportunity to meet up with clients we have worked with previously and also foster some new relationships as well. We look forward to visiting the NEC again later this year for the PPMA show. On a personal note, I am gearing up for a total hip replacement at the end of next week (gulp) Getting older isn't nice anyway but osteo arthritis is brutal. I'm looking forward to becoming "bionic woman" as my colleagues have taken to calling me and to finding a new lease of life post surgery. So, that will be me attending the SME Business Awards on crutches - How on earth will I make it onto the stage if we are announced as Winners!!!! Watch this space :)

Having travelled the best part of 6 hours for an on-site meeting with a new client in the North West (thanks evening closures on the A1 and M62, and then heavy traffic getting to York) I received an email 30 minutes before my scheduled meeting postponing the event and asking to rearrange for the following week. Fortunately I had also been in touch with other companies in the local area to offer my services of recruitment consultancy in return for a cup of Yorkshire Tea. To my delight I was taken up on the offer by the wonderful Vicki at Twisted Automotive in Thirsk. We had a great conversation lasting well over an hour about their recruitment strategies to date, plans for expansion in the UK and overseas, and how Alliance Consulting can support in these plans. In particular, attracting talent to relocate to the North East (easy for me as I am passionate about this as a proud Yorkshireman and have a proven track record of doing so) and our many years of experience recruiting in the USA. Even better, in their showroom they also have a wonderful cafe where I enjoyed a late lunch and continued to work at one of their desk spaces for the rest of the afternoon. . .