MEET THE TEAM – CHARLOTTE O’HANLON – SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Charlotte, our senior recruitment consultant who specialises in helping people get into the property industry, as well as working with more senior lettings, sales & support candidates. We sat down with Charlotte to ask her some questions about her role here at Property Personnel.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER WITH PROPERTY PERSONNEL!

How long have you worked at Property Personnel?

6 and a half years.

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

Most people approach us when they are unhappy in their current job, so being able to help someone find a job they love in an environment they will be happy in is a really nice feeling.

How did you get into recruitment?

I had returned from 2 years’ travelling and was looking to settle back in the UK and start something new. Property Personnel was the first interview I attended and ended up being the last one too!

What has been one of your biggest achievements since you have been at Property Personnel?

Hearing about candidates’ progression and achievements in the company I placed them with at the very beginning of their property career.

What is the biggest challenge you face at work?

The most frustrating one is being ghosted!

What makes a good candidate?

A candidate that loves to chat. The more I know about a candidate, the better I can understand and help them find a new job that best matches their needs and requirements. Many people think that sending a CV is enough, but this doesn’t tell me anything about your personality, preferences and what would make you happy in a new role.

What makes a good client?

For me, a good client is someone who is happy to take a phone call. Recruiting for certain roles isn’t always straight forward and communication is key.

    

BONUS QUESTIONS!

What was your first job?

I worked at Debenhams on a Saturday whilst at college.

What was your dream job as a child?

I wanted to live the ‘13 going on 30’ dream and work for a magazine writing about pop culture.

What’s your favourite food and your favourite place to eat?

I am a real foodie, so it is hard to say, but one of my favourite things to do is sit on Richmond Hill with a pizza from Franco Manca .

What’s your favourite thing to do at the weekend?

I love going out for dinner or popping to the pub for a few drinks, meeting the girls for a boozy brunch, and of course booking a long weekend away.

What’s your go-to karaoke song? / What song gets you up on the dance floor?

I’ll sing and dance to anything, but I am a big Swiftie!

What was your favourite subject in school?

I liked English and History.

Do you have any pet peeves?

People who have bad manners and don’t say please and thank you!