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Yellow Cat do the ground work and always send us someone that fits with our company culture. 

Arnold KLP: AM, PA to Senior Directors

I have worked with Yellow Cat over the last two and half years and I highly recommend them. They are an effective and efficient organisation who are extremely reliable, honest and resourceful. They have always worked to and met our deadlines and have always been able to provide high quality candidates for interview. 

ITV: AB, Operational Support Manager

We have used Yellow Cat a few times for our recruitment requirements and have always found them to be
highly responsive. 

20th Century Fox: JS, Resourcing Manager

We have worked successfully with Yellow Cat for several years now for both temporary and permanent placements. They are a professional personable outfit who are able to provide strong industry relevant candidates. 

MRM London: CH, Human Resources Manager

I have worked with Yellow Cat Recruitment many times in the past and have always found them to be extremely approachable, professional and determined to find me the best person for the job, no matter how short the booking. They always gives complete confidence and are a pleasure to work with. 

Pathe: KL, PA to Senior Director.

I have worked with Yellow Cat for a number of years and would recommend Yellow Cat without hesitation. Jonny has built a fantastic team and everyone at Yellow Cat is professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate their openness and honesty which has helped to build a strong and long lasting working relationship. 

Publicis: BA, Group HR Manager

We have worked with Yellow Cat for a number of years and have employed some great staff through them. They are such a nice bunch of people that you forget its work; they get the brief quickly and work really hard to produce the right results. Yellow Cat form good relationships with their clients which is key to why we use them! 

Clinic: JM, HR Manager

I have nothing but praise for the Yellow Cat team. They have efficiently provided an excellent stream of potential candidates for various positions and we have recruited several first class people. I highly recommend Yellow Cat. 

Probability: RR, Director

Working with Yellow Cat was a pleasure. All the candidates put forward matched our brief and the whole process was very simple from start to finish. We would not hesitate to recommend Yellow Cat as a resource for anyone looking to recruit in the media industry. 

PR4: CW, Managing Director

My requirements/requests are always with a tight deadline. Yellow Cat always comes up on top. Not only do they find me someone but they are always the right type of person needed for Evos. I know I can count on Yellow Cats at all times no matter what I need or the deadline I have. Thanks guys! 

Evolutions Post Production: KL, Client Services Manager

I have been working with Yellow Cat since 2006 and they have always proved to be highly professional. They understand my needs and send me candidates that are relevant for the role. I am impressed with their approach in a market that is very competitive. They care about building long term relationships. 

Tribe Marketing: ML, Director

Yellow Cat really cares about getting it right and understands our industry. To their credit we've simply kept many of their excellent freelances for permanent positions. The relationship works and makes our life easier. Thanks for all your excellent help, as ever. 

Smoke & Mirrors: EI, Facilities Director

Reliable, professional and friendly are three words I would use to describe Yellow Cat Recruitment. Whether it is last minute temp bookings or permanent roles, Yellow Cat provides top class individuals for our needs. YCR is my first choice of recruitment agency and definitely gets my recommendation. 

Virgin Media: JF, Office Services

We're always very happy with the quick and professional service given by Yellow Cats. We often put them under a lot of pressure by needing temporary staffing solutions ASAP, but they never fail to deliver! 

Monsoon Accessorize: LB, Resourcing Coordinator

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A Level Class of 2010, An A* fight for clearing… Is the working world so bad?

31 August 2010

As A Level results were released nationally this month there has been much talk in regional and National press as ever about this year’s results.

Many students who found themselves in clearing struggled to gain a place at University due to many not even participating in the clearing process. The introduction of the new A* grade has had a mixed reaction in regards to its success in being able to identify the cream of the country. Among the leading universities, Warwick and Imperial London are two examples that are asking for them this year while others have remained with the system they know and love. Discussions this year about student’s ability to retake their exams draws once again on the question of whether some of these students should even be going to university or should be considering other options.

According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) more students that are receiving their A level Results this year are looking to go into training schemes in the workplace, as opposed to being left with the debt of university fees. Their figures regarding applicants to their ‘HEADStart ‘scheme post A level has almost doubled since 2008.

Simone Llyod (HR Director at Santander) told Recruiter News that many students are struggling with the decision to whether they should go onto higher education or not, due to the whether the government imposes the new graduate tax scheme. Arguably if you are academically bright enough to go, you have a place and you want to continue learning- then go! The price of education in the UK has been high for a long time and if it’s an opportunity you will embrace for the right reasons then go. BBC figures still show that the average graduate will earn more than those that have not attended university. However that is ultimately dependant on the value of your degree, your university and your subject.

It is important to remember that university intake increases every year with the ongoing pressure for school or college leavers to go onto higher education. In many respects the cut on clearing and ‘higher/lower’ aspect of the A* grade is now giving young people the opportunity not to go. Yellow Cat Recruitment is a leading agency that works enthusiastically with companies and education leavers, providing excellent service to help those trying to get a foot on the employment ladder.

Take with you that the completion of your A Levels is one for the biggest achievements in your life; the pressure on students to hit the top marks in regular assessment is something that will prepare you for the working world as well as higher education. Be flexible and willing to find new ways to learn. Don’t give up on the hope of the dream job, remember these are competitive times, show employers perseverance and personality, and continue to find ways for broadening your professional environment and networks.

 

by Emma Lowe of Yellow Cat Recruitment

 

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