Lewis-Jay joined Carrington West in 2023 as an Associate Consultant. He had previously worked in a sales support role with a nationwide retailer, but decided he wanted to move to a more people facing role.
Why did you choose a career in recruitment?
Recruitment is a perfect fit for me being a driven and determined person. I love the fast-paced nature of the job – it keeps things interesting, and no two days are the same. The best part is, I get rewarded for the hard work I put in, making it a satisfying and progressive career choice.
What made you decide to join Carrington West over other recruiters?
Carrington West is all about self-development. The culture promotes constant growth, with success stories everywhere for inspiration. In just six months, I've achieved more than I could have ever imagined, thanks to the support and training provided. It's a place that truly values and nurtures your potential.
What has been the highlight of your time so far?
The highlight for me has been building new connections with the incredibly talented people across the business. Each of my colleagues brings a unique perspective to work and life, creating an interesting and enriching environment. The company-wide social events bring us all together too, turning the workforce into something that can be seen more as a close-knit family.
What has been your biggest challenge at work?
Starting in my role, I struggled with self-doubt, knowing it was going to be tough in something completely new. But once I got past that, I found my groove and have been doing well ever since. Carrington West's support has made me believe I can achieve things I never thought possible in my career.
What have you learned so far?
Trying to condense everything into a few sentences is a challenge! But one notable aspect for me is the improvement in my communication skills, a benefit that extends far beyond the realm of recruitment and effects every aspect of my life. Additionally, I've developed heightened resilience towards setbacks, which has toughened my mindset and somewhat transformed life's challenges into something of an enjoyable adventure.
What advice would you give to someone starting their career at Carrington West?
Here are the things I’d say to myself if I started again:
Spend time actively listening to those around you; everyone knows something you don’t.
Concentrate on things you can change and don't stress over things beyond your control.
Don't be afraid to ask questions; the worst answer you’ll ever get is a "no," and that's okay, asking is how you learn.
Every challenge in your life should start with this question: ‘What if I can do it?’
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2013 Shortlisted Best Newcomer - Global Recruiter Awards
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2013 Winner Best Start-Up - Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Finalist Best Small Business -Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best New Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2015 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2016 Highly Commended - Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill
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2016 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Employer - Business Excellence Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Newcomer Ryan Williamson - IRP Awards
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2017 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Winner Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill - IRP Awards
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2018 Finalist Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2018 No. 74 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2018 Winner Best Medium/Large Business - Business News Awards
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2019 No. 72 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2019 Shortlisted Best Newcomer Krishan Adams - IRP Award
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2019 Shortlisted Best Office Support - IRP Awards
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2019 Shortlisted Best Temporary Consultant Ilya Donets - IRP Award
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2019 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2019 Winner Employer of the Year - Business Excellence Awards
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2020 Shortlisted Best Engineering Recruitment Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2020 Shortlisted in Two Categories
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2020 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme (under 250)
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2021 - Highly Commended, Ryan Williamson
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2021 - Shortlisted in 2 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 4 Categories
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2021 Highly Commended Best Company to Work For (Over 50)
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2021 Highly Commended Temporary Recruiter of the Year - Ilya Donets
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2021 Ranked no. 78 in the top 100 recruitment agencies in the UK
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2021 Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2021 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme
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2022 Cameron De Wit - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Employee Engagement Award
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2022 Highly Commended - Best Company to Work for
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2022 In-House Training Award
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2022 Number 25 in the Recruiter Fast 50
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2022 Oliver Gooch - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Platinum Employer of the Year (50-249)
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2022 Shared Services Team of the Year
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 5 Categories
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2022 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2022 Winner Large Company of the Year
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2022 Winner Training Programme of the Year
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2023 Emily Christmas - HR Person of the Year
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2023 Highly Commended - Best Employer Brand
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2023 Highly Commended Oliver Gooch - Best Temporary Consultant
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2023 Liam Shea- Best Newcomer in Temporary Recruitment
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2023 Number 34 in the Fast 50 List
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2023 People Development Business Award
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2023 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 4 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 8 categories
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2023 Top 10 Places to Work UK (Medium)
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2023 Winner Reward and Recognition Award
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2024 Finalist Employer of the Year
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2024 Highly Commended Luke Clifford - Temporary Recruiter of the Year
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2024 Number 61 in the Hot 100 List
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2024 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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The News Advanced Apprentice of the Year - Morgan Rees
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