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Supercharge your job search and employer networking with Junior Achievement Isle of Man and Paragon Recruitment
13:00 - 16:00 | 22nd August 2023
Thinking about applying for your fir
Currently in education and looking to secure that all important part-time role around your studies to earn £££’s AND gain valuable experience?
There are a number o
Get ready for the world of work with JAIOM & Paragon!
We're really looking forward to running our informal 'Get ready for the world of work' drop-in event with Junior Achievement Is
Win a taste of Wimbledon with strawberries and cream for your Isle of Man workplace!
We’ve teamed up with our friends at 3FM for Wimbledon 2023, to give your workplace a taste
Why work with a Recruiter?
Professional recruitment consultants are experts in matching people to roles, and can be an invaluable source of information on the local marketplace - who is recruiting,
How to Find Work on the Isle of Man: A Guide for School Leavers, Graduates and Career Transitions
Are you a school leaver, graduate or undertaking a career transition, and currently seeking em
Team Paragon turned green this week to show our support for Mental Health awareness week and the fabulous Isle Listen.
Anxiety is the focus for this year’s MHAW.
From Isle Lis
Our Talent Resourcer, Caitlin Hume, has shared her thoughts and advice regarding changing career in unprecedented times.
The past couple of years has presented us with a number of challenges, as CO
It’s Victim Support Isle of Man's Dress in Yellow Day
We’re all ‘yellowed up’ at Paragon HQ today to help raise awareness for sexual abuse and sexual viol
Grad Fair 2023 - what a great day, showcasing the opportunities, communities and talent the Isle of Man has to offer.
Thanks to everyone who dropped in to our CV Clinic for a chat with th
OK . . . we get it . . . Valentine's Day isn't for everyone!
So this year, we've teamed up with our friends at 3FM Isle of Man to give hardworking teams the chance to win our
The employer's perspective on executive search and recruitment for the Isle of Man
Tapping into the Unknown
Executive recruiting is an art that requires discretion and trust, and comes from
Isle of Man Work-Life Balance: A Hidden Gem for Top Talent
Breathtaking Landscapes and Thriving Business Ecosystem
Now that the buzz and influx of visitors during the TT races is calming, it'
Up this week is Mia Benjamin! Mia is a multi-sector Recruitment Consultant, supporting Isle of Man job seekers across our Temporary, Contract and Permanent work divisions. Mia’s contagious
Emma is a true recruitment administration professional, having worked within the industry on the Isle of Man since 2005, and as an integral member of our Paragon team since 2008. Emma’s pr
Are you a graduate, to-be graduate or a student in your final year of school or college, looking for the perfect employer to kickstart your career? If so, do not miss the 2023 Graduate Fair!
Up this week is Alex Jackson, Senior Recruiter
Coordinating recruitment activity between the Executive team and our busy Permanent division, Alex’s interview to placement ratio is exceeded on
Looking for Your Dream Isle of Man Job? Paragon is Here to Help!
Are you searching for your dream job in the Isle of Man? Look no further! Paragon, a leading recruitment agency, will supercharge yo
Up this week is Saoirse (that’s pronounced Seer-sher!). Saoirse is a multi-sector Recruiter, supporting Paragon’s job seekers across our Temporary, Contract and Permanent w
Up this week is co-owner and Director of Paragon, Debbie Scrimshaw.
A qualified recruiter and HR pro with a wealth of specialist recruitment service provision spanning over 25 years, Debbie’s
A recruitment agency can help you find the right candidate for your job vacancy. In this article, we provide you with 10 reasons why you should consider using a recruitment agency to find
We’re delighted to welcome Saoirse Coyle-Carroll to the Paragon team.
Joining as a multi-sector recruiter, Saoirse actively supports candidates across our Temporary, Contract and Pe
As life happens, it's not uncommon to take a break from your career for various reasons, whether raising a family, traveling the world, or caring for a loved one. But when it's time to return
Up this week is our Associate Director, Lucie Dolman!
An integral part of our senior management team, Lucie delivers business, candidate and client solutions whilst overseeing our team, d
Up this week is Vicki Blackburn! A seasoned senior Recruiter, Vicki has supported job seekers and recruited on behalf of employers on the Isle of Man since 2003. An absolute champion
Up this week is Jo Wood! Co-owner and Director of Paragon, Jo is a qualified recruiter with a background in relationship management, sales, advertising and PR. Jo’s recruitment exper
Up this week is Caitlin Hume, qualified recruiter and expert Isle of Man talent sourcer.
Caitlin supports our team of recruiters with day-to-day operations, multimedia talent sourcing and recruitme
Up this week is Martin - Executive Recruiter. His goal scoring record is only surpassed by his executive placements.
Martin is a qualified Executive Recruiter, typically supporting our senior and e
Thanks to everyone who stopped by today at our University College Isle of Man student Job Clinic, with James, Mia and Lucie - great to meet you all and thanks to UCM for having us!
It’s business as usual at St Georges Chambers, with a flexible approach to delivering our services. We have best practice procedures in place to make sure we’re supporting our job se
Paragon Director Jo Wood will be attending the Digital Isle of Man 'Digital Isle 2021' as part of the dynamic line-up at The Nunnery.
Jo joins a panel of fellow ind
Whether you are a recent graduate or an executive with sought-after and in-demand skills at the highest level, on the Island there's a drive for talent across multiple industries with employers of
Businesses are learning how to best support a neurodiverse workforce, and the benefits this can bring.
Organisations have largely woken up to the fact that creating a workforce that is more represe
How (and why) a recruiter can help you master your dream job
As a job seeker, you have more ways than ever before to find that all-important next role. From online job boards and company
Paragon are delighted to announce our pop-up Recruitment Hub at the Eagle Lab, Douglas - https://labs.uk.barclays/locations/isle-of-man
James Martin, Lucie Dolman and Martin Cowan, Paragon Rec
Paragon's Executive Division are currently managing recruitment for the following Isle of Man opportunities:
Business Development Manager – Investments
Captives Senior A
After an incredibly busy quarter we felt our hardworking team deserved a break - so we popped up an ‘out of office’ yesterday afternoon and headed off to Port Erin by train for a team beac
78% of candidates believe the overall candidate experience is a key indicator of how a company values its staff, so it’s crucial that you get it right. Failure to do so will not only harm your c
To temp, or not to temp: Why becoming a temporary worker could be a sound career move
When it comes to stigmas, temporary workers are right up there. From ‘they’re obviously not good en
Marie Hawley, Executive Recruitment Manager at Paragon, discusses the right time to use an agency, confidentiality & executive recruitment advertising http://youtu.be/l7PZcfm95
Gef speaks with Dean Helm, Paragon's Associate Director and Manager of our Executive Recruitment Service - https://www.gefthemongoose.com/business/the-people-of-paragon-dean-helm/
Just a few hundred of these boxes lovingly prepped by #teamparagon for delivery to our eggcellent temp workers and cracking clients across the IOM #alltheeggpuns #eastertreats #pareggonrec
Talent – those who are technologically literate, globally astute and operationally agile……
The war for talent, as first described within the McKinsey study in 1997, refers to an
A number of our recruiters and admin team spent a morning with Isle Listen this week, undertaking their course ‘Vulnerable Customers Awareness Training’.
Developing their knowledge, ski
The Paragon Team will be observing the Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth ll, on Monday 19 September 2022.
Our offices will remain closed throughout the day.
Around 600 Isle of Man students collected up their A Level and BTEC results at secondary schools and University College Isle of Man this week, along with those students receiving iGCSE results - a mas
Lucie Dolman, Mia Benjamin and Alexandra Jackson joined the Isle of Man Business Network Speed Networking event at Refuge last week, which we were delighted to support.
What a great night! Th
Paragon Director, Debbie Scrimshaw and Damian Warburton, Manx Industrial Relations Service, discuss how Isle of Man employers can prepare for a potential influx of holiday requests - with Gef htt
Paragon are delighted to sponsor the much anticipated 'Isle of Man Business Network's Gin Tasting event'.
The Isle of Man Business Network is delighted to in
An impressive job advert is unlikely to be a lengthy, generic list of roles and responsibilities. It’s all about diving straight into what really matters, both for you as an employer and for the
As an employer, one of the most difficult decisions you may ever have to make is choosing to let go of a member of your team. In recent months, this has only been amplified by the severe economic down
Martin Cowan, Paragon Recruiter, provides tips on how to increase the success of your job search on the Isle of Man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Od3BPGchUI
Our Facebook competition for our Valentine's treat is now live - head on over for your chance to win - http://www.facebook.com/ParagonRecruitment
#sharethelove #whosyourvalentine #teamparagon #
Christmas deliveries are go! Team Paragon are out and about this week delivering treats to our fabulous clients, partner businesses and amazing temps across the IOM. #paragontreats #weappreciateyoursu
If you thought that the Isle of Man was simply a place for fast motorbikes and cats with no tails, you need to think again.
Crammed full of incredible beaches, beautiful scenery, excellent schools
We are absolutely delighted to see ‘Employment and Skills 2021’ taking place on Thursday 11th November 2021, at the Villa Marina, Douglas, with the Paragon Team looking forward to attendin
It’s business as usual at St Georges Chambers, with a flexible approach to delivering our services. We have best practice procedures in place to make sure we’re supporting our job se
Paragon are delighted to announce the appointment of Vicki Blackburn as a Senior Consultant within our Recruitment Team at St George’s Chambers, Douglas.
Vicki is a highly experienced, respec
Check out the wealth of information including top tips, valuable advice and invaluable checklists at - https://www.locate.im/article/lifestyle-living/checklist-for-moving-to-the-isle-of-man/
We are delighted to share our new Workology website – an outplacement service designed specifically for the Isle of Man marketplace.
Outplacement is a dedicated service which can be sour
These days, ‘networking’ doesn’t necessarily mean a large gathering of professionals in a conference suite. A combination of ever-advancing digital technologies and safety restrictio
Grad Fair 2020 takes place on April 17 at the Villa Marina, hosting a line-up of organisation exhibitors, on-hand to provide you with information and guidance.
There will be a dedicated start
Team Paragon are out and about around the Isle of Man this week spreading a little Paragon love to our fabulous clients and hard working temps ❤
#paragonlovesyou #valentinestreats
What can you expect from Paragon at this stage in your career? Head on over to our friends at Gef and read all about it - http://www.gefthemongoose.com/business/got-your-results-what-now/
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What a lovely surprise delivered to the office this morning - a basket of delicious, still warm, homemade scones fresh from the oven with strawberries and cream! Jenny Howarth, you are spoiling us, th
Paragon's Executive Division has a long and successful track-record in supporting accomplished business leaders to attain fulfilling, onward steps in their careers. Due to the highly confiden
To those of you who shimmied, jived and generally rocked your way into Rushen for us at the Parish this year - we salute you
Thanks for the waves, the dancing and the cheers - a hug
Just finished your GCSE’s, A-levels, degree or considering taking a gap year?
Want to understand the work options available to you right now on the Isle of Man?
Whether you are looki
*scheme successfully completed and closed December 2021*
The Manx Restart Scheme has been developed as part of the Government’s Economic Recovery Programme to help individuals on the Isl
In line with Isle of Man Government guidelines, we’d like to update you on our operational plans in place until 27th January 2021:
Permanent & Executive Recruitment
We hav
Losing your job can be devastating, whether you were expecting it or not. You may find it difficult to process what has happened, see light at the end of the tunnel and re-establish financial stabilit
When an unexpected vacancy arises, time is of the essence. Workloads begin to pile up, and there just aren’t quite enough pairs of hands to tackle it – let alone look for a new recruit. As
Regardless of whether the economy is running at lightning speed or is sluggishly slow, the demand for temporary talent continues to remain steady. With the hiring needs of employers becoming increasin
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Caitlin to Recruitment Resourcer.
Caitlin is a qualified recruiter, and a member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals. Initially joining
Celebrations in the Paragon Offices today - our Recruiter Martin Cowan and Recruitment Coordinator Caitlin Hume are both members of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) having gained ✨me
Paragon are delighted to announce our Open Day at the Paragon Offices, on Tuesday 24th July 2018.
Our team of consultants will be on hand throughout the day to talk jobs, cvs, interviews, sal
Dear Paragon. Part One: Surviving your first day in a new job...
https://www.thetalkingmongoose.com/business/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-manx-job-market/
The Talking Mongoose - alternative m
Why work with a Recruiter? Professional recruitment consultants are experts in matching people to roles, and can be an invaluable source of information on the local marketplace - who is recruiting, wh
#loveiom
From the daily commute to a fulfilling career, to lunch, to family, to leisure - find your perfect work life balance on the Isle of Man.
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Applications per job have increased by over 20% on average since October.
A report in the UK earlier this month has said that as many as one in four people are actively considering seeking a n
With an estimated 63 per cent of candidates prepared to exaggerate on their CV in order to boost their chances of securing an interview, there’s never been a better time to invest in pre-em
In this episode of the Talking Mongoose, Paragon's Martin Cowan talks with coach and mentor, Carol Glover (Carol Glover - The Maverick Maker) about a whole host of topics - from the benefits of ch
Team Paragon are flying around the IoM this week delivering our delicious Taylor Made Cakes Hop-tu-Naa treats to our fabulous clients #whoyagonnacall #ghostbiscuits
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Martin to a Senior Recruitment Consultant.
Martin is a qualified recruiter, and an integral driver within Paragon’s Permanent Recruitment Team.&n
Don't miss the ManxSPCA annual open day on Saturday 15th June from 1pm-4pm, which Paragon Recruitment are delighted to support.
There's something for all the family - a vegan
Team Paragon are rocking our most tasteful socks today supporting Down Syndrome Isle Of Man - raising awareness on World Down Syndrome Day #rockyoursocksIOM
Paragon are delighted to announce our Castletown Careers Clinic at The Engine House, on Wednesday 13th March between 12pm - 2pm.
Running in collaboration with the Isle of Man Department for Enterpr
Paragon are delighted to announce our Ramsey Careers Clinic, at the Mountain View Innovation Centre on Wednesday 13th February between 10am – 1pm, in Babbage’s.
Running in c
We're delighted to announce that Lucie Dolman, Paragon's General Recruitment Manager, has received notification of her appointment as Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professio
Jess Edmonds, Paragon Recruiter, talks about enhancing your first CV using transferable skills instead of work experience...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBQyauXUw40&feature=share
It's difficult to narrow this down to include just 10, but Locate.im have manged to highlight the top 10 here - http://www.locate.im/articles/10-reasons-move-back-isle-of-man
The Paragon t
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is all about keeping our Island a special place to live, work and visit.
We are the first entire Island Nation in the world to receive this prestigious endorsement from
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