We're having a great time using Periscope!

Last week we trialed Periscope, a live video broadcasting app that you connect to your Twitter account.  We recorded a live video, introducing ourselves and what we, at Think Global Recruitment, do and what we intend to talk about in the coming weeks.

It was a huge success and great fun recording!  You can see who is watching your video and people have the opportunity to join in a live discussion.  We have decided to broadcast a short video three times a week to try and gauge the best time for our audience.  This week we will be live:

Tuesday 17th at 7am GMT - Funniest CV Mistakes

We'll talk about the worst things to put on your CV, the most embarrassing CVs that we've seen and the worst stories we've heard over the years! 

Wednesday 18th at 12.30pm GMT - CV Tips

We thought since the last broadcast was all of the bad things about writing a CV that we had best share some serious CV tips.  We are experts in recruitment and therefore, have the knowledge and experience to provide you with information on how to make your CV stand out.

Thursday 19th at 7pm GMT - What is it like to live and work in the Channel Islands?

We often assist people in moving to the Channel Islands, Jersey and Guernsey.  Here, we will discuss the best reasons to work and live on these fantastic islands!

We are aiming for our videos to be a bit of a laugh but also to share some useful information.  We will be using the account @ThinkGlobalRec so give us a follow if you'd like to join us this week.

We look forward to seeing you!

Our Top 10 Things to do in the Channel Islands!

As you may know, our Managing Director has been touring the globe this, so far with stops across the UK, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Germany to name but a few!  The other week, she packed her bags again and headed down to the beautiful islands of Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Islands and returned with a ton of jobs!  We thought that we would share with you, our top 10 things to do in these less-well-known accountancy hubs!

1. Explore the surrounding islands

There are a number of small islands that make up the Channel Islands.  Full of breathtaking landscapes, a mixture of British and French culture and the best seafood you'll find in the UK, the Channel Islands are the perfect destination for a spot of island hoping!  Ferries are regular between the islands and there is so much to explore.  From Herm - the island with no cars, to Jersey and Guernsey - the two most populated islands, steeped in history and vibrant bars.

2. Soak up the history of WW2 in Jersey's War Tunnels

Learn about the dark history of the German Occupation of Jersey during World War 2.  The deep tunnels have been converted into an underground collection of galleries and information about the truly horrifying events that took place in the 1940s.

http://www.jerseywartunnels.com/

3. Don your wetsuit and take to the sea! 

Test your resilience at Jersey Seasport Centre where you can choose from a range of activities such as jet skiing, wakeboarding, water skiing, banana rides and many more!  The Channel Islands are infamous for their range of water sports.  Book your spot here: http://www.jerseyseasport.com/ 

4. Splurge at the shops!

There are many well-known high-street shops in Saint Heilier and a handful of local shops.  There are two main markets in Jersey so there really is something for everyone!  You will find souvenir and gift shops on just about every beach with lots of homemade treasure for you to take away.

5. Relax on one of the Channel Islands' many sandy beaches

Guernsey beaches are said to be the nicest within the British Isles.  Vazon Bay has won the title of 'Britain's Cleanest Beach' so is definitely worth a visit.  With warm temperatures in the summer, these beautiful landscapes are the perfect locations for building sandcastles and enjoying an ice cream! 

6. Indulge in a scrumptious meal in Saint-Malo

Saint-Malo is a walled city, ideally located in the north western corner of France and has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants in Europe!  Being a seaport city, the food is mostly-as expected- locally sourced seafood!  There are frequent ferries from both Jersey and Guernsey over to this fantastic city in France.

7. Come face to face with Orangutans at Durrell Wildlife Park

This zoological park is a must visit to anyone on the island of Jersey!  The park does tremendous work to protect endangered species and is an excellent day out!  The zoo is home to a gorilla, lemurs, meerkats, frogs, iguanas, snakes and many more!  Find out more here: http://www.durrell.org/wildlife-park/

8. Watch the sunset at Corbiere Lighthouse

Take in the stunning views from Jersey's most south west coast.  At certain times of the year you can experience a guided tour around the inside of the lighthouse which is iconic to Jersey's landscape.  Or, if you're not feeling brave enough to cross the causeway before the tide comes back in, there is a nearby car park which the locals say is the best place to watch the sunset and get a bag of chips!

9. Party the night away in Jersey

For quite a compact island, Jersey has a surprisingly vibrant array of nightlife,  There are plenty of local bars and nightclubs in the island's capital Saint Helier.  Big name DJ's have been known to visit the islands.  One of the most popular hang outs is said to be Chambers Bar which is known for having live music, good food and plenty of wine!  http://www.everyoneschambers.com/

10. Pray at the Little Chapel

Guernsey's Little Chapel is said to be "the smallest functioning chapel in Europe, if not the world".  It was created by Brother Deodat in 1914 and based on the Grotto and Basillica at Lourdes, the Rosary Basillica.  This beautiful chapel is decorated with seashells and small pieces of broken china.  It's so small that there is only room for around eight people, it's perfect for a photo opportunity while exploring the island!  http://www.thelittlechapel.org/

The Last Week...

Wow what a week and a half I have had! It was a crazy as predicted with moving down through England and accross to the Channel Islands.

I attended a very successful bowling night with the accountancy students in Leeds.

The next day I visited the Chartered Accountants Hall in London which we are going to use for Accountancy Worldwide Recruitment Forum in June 2010.

Over the two weekends I managed to run a half marathon and a 10k - at opposite ends of the UK!

In the middle I visited a number of companies seeking new accountants to join them in Guernsey and Jersey. The weather was lovely in the Channel Islands and it was a very pleasant trip.

Back in the office today and we have had acceptances for offers for accountants to move to Switzerland, The Channel Islands, Scotland and Ireland. Lots of new vacancies in based across the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, Australia, New Zealand and Bermuda. Its going to be a busy week again... which is exactly what we like.


Abigail