November has brought us cosy crackling fireplaces, cooler winds blowing the last of the leaves from the trees, and we are all enjoying snuggling down into cosy season. Many of us have attended firework displays and the team in the office were discussing the different types of firework you get. Of course, we then related this to our work experiences, so let’s delve into the box of fireworks, and what to expect from them.

The Big Bang – This is your finale. The one with the big impact. This is a candidate who might feel hard to manage, but when directed in the right way, they produce spectacular effects. Make sure you acknowledge the potential and appreciate the firepower in this container. Handle it carefully, and don’t leave it unsupervised for too long to get the best out of it!

The Catherine Wheel – There’s at least one in every box of fireworks. Solid, people-pleasing and reliable. It’s a bit of a given it’ll produce results, but if you don’t nail it down properly, you might find yourself surprised when it suddenly flies off elsewhere. Don’t take these for granted if you want to keep them in your display.

The Fizzy One – Quiet, and unassuming, but a lot of people’s favourites. Never wins employee of the month because it doesn’t shout loud enough, but it’s quietly adored by many, and doesn’t need recognition. It knows it’s good and will deliver results, and that’s enough. You want plenty of these in your box of fireworks!

Pop-Pop-Pow – Makes a lot of noise, but doesn’t really deliver much. Full marks for confidence, but you’ll need to spend some time adding some more substance to this firework to get the best out of it. Easy enough to handle, so a good opportunity to grow this into more of a showstopper in your kit.

The One That Got Wet – Something has happened to this firework. It’s not good. And it’s not the firework’s fault someone dropped a bucket of water on it. There is no guarantee this one will produce results, but there is always potential to spend time drying it out, and undoing some of the negatives. It might be the brightest in the sky, but you have to be patient,

and prepared with a back up in case it’s too badly damaged. If you can repair it though, it’ll be an achievement to be proud of.

The Sparkler! – Fun, user-friendly, but can still be dangerous if mishandled. These are an entry-level firework, with potential to be built upon and, really, can go in any direction dependent on how they’re managed!

Now of course, this is all just a bit of fun, and we are making stark generalisations to have a bit of a laugh, however we do acknowledge the fact that we are matching potentially powerful ‘fireworks’ with ‘handlers’. The biggest thing we want to avoid is dampening anyone’s sparkle, which is why we take our roles as Recruitment Consultants very seriously. If you’re looking for a Sparkler or a Big Bang, give us a shout. We would love to help you create the perfect blend for a showstopping performance.