Big news from Parke Lane People, we’ve launched our very own YouTube channel! After much debate (and a few technical hiccups), we’re bringing you two brand-new playlists designed to give both job seekers and employers valuable recruitment insights.
Our playlists are:
? Candidate Insights: Your Job Search Questions – Advice, tips, and straight-talking answers to help you land your next role.
? Hiring Essentials: Employer Q&A for Better Recruitment – No-nonsense guidance for employers looking to find and retain top talent.
What to Expect from the Candidate Playlist
In Candidate Insights, our founder, Andy Parke, answers the job search questions we hear time and again. Here’s a sneak peek:
? How does your agency work, and how can I get started?
Put simply, we help job seekers find great opportunities with local businesses. We’ll also advise on CV formatting, how to stand out in today’s job market, and where to look for the best roles. The easiest way to get started? Send us your CV and arrange a chat with one of our consultants!
? Do you specialise in particular job roles or industries?
Yes! We focus on Finance & Accounting, HR, Marketing, and Admin roles across various sectors, including Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, FMCG, and Automotive. Most of our clients are based in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire – so if you’re local, we’d love to help.
And that’s just the start! Check out the full Candidate Insights playlist for more expert advice.
Coming Soon: The Employer Playlist
Next week, we’ll give you a taster of Hiring Essentials, our playlist for employers. If you’re in charge of hiring and want to avoid costly mistakes, this one’s for you. Or, if you’re impatient (we get it), you can head over to the channel now and watch all the videos!
The Making of the Channel – A Little Behind the Scenes
We’d love to say this was all smooth sailing, but let’s just say it took a few takes! Andy has many talents, but loving the sound of his own voice isn’t one of them.
As he put it: “I’m pretty sure I sound like a Dalek on this.”
And yes, there were bloopers. Quite a few, actually. If we get enough requests, we might just release a blooper reel – so let us know if you fancy a laugh!
Why We’re Doing This
We’re passionate about recruitment and want to make the hiring and job search process as clear, honest, and stress-free as possible. Our core values – Trust, Transparency, and Quality – guide everything we do:
✔️ Trust & Transparency – We keep things straightforward, with open conversations and honest advice.
✔️ Quality Over Quantity – No endless CV spam. We take time to match the right people to the right jobs.
✔️ Local Expertise – Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire are our stomping grounds. We know the job market inside out.
A Quick Word on HR Roles
Alongside Finance, Marketing, and Admin recruitment, we’re also HR recruitment specialists. Whether you’re an HR Director, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or looking for your next HR hire, we’ve got you covered. We understand how crucial HR professionals are to any business and work closely with organisations to find the perfect fit.
Join Us on YouTube!
So, what are you waiting for?
Whether you’re job hunting, hiring, or just curious, head over to our YouTube channel and take a look. And if you want that blooper reel, let us know.