MEET THE TEAM – GEORGINA EASTWOOD – ASSOCIATE
At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Georgina, a specialist lettings & management recruiter (and self-confessed ‘grammar freak’!). We sat down with Georgina 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?
Almost 13 years!
What’s your favourite thing about your job?
Being a part of someone’s job search and building a successful relationship along the way is the best part for me.
How did you get into recruitment?
Honestly…it wasn’t my plan! I had just graduated and was looking at what I wanted to do, when I saw the advert for the role at PP, I applied, Anthony called, I made him laugh and the rest is history!
What has been one of your biggest achievements since you have been at Property Personnel?
My promotion to Associate along with beating the record for highest billings in a single year in my 3rd year as a consultant .
What is the biggest challenge you face at work?
People lie – we think we have heard it all and people still manage to shock me!
What makes a good candidate?
Someone who is honest and communicative!
What makes a good client?
Same as above really! We want clients who will communicate with us quickly and honestly, and they will always get the same from us in return.
BONUS QUESTIONS!
What was your first job?
I worked at BHS in Staines on weekends whilst at college.
What was your dream job as a child?
I wanted to be a teacher!
What’s your favourite food and your favourite place to eat?
I love most food but particularly anything spicy! Love a trip to my local Indian restaurant for a Chicken Jalfrezi!
What’s your favourite thing to do at the weekend?
My weekend is taken up by my two daughters who keep me very busy! We love long walks as a family and when I get the chance, I love to catch up with my friends over a large G&T!
What’s your go-to karaoke song? / What song gets you up on the dance floor?
No karaoke for me! Love a good noughties dance anthem to get me up on the dancefloor. Take That are also my guilty pleasure!
What was your favourite subject in school?
I loved languages – I regret not taking French further than GSCE level. One of my best friends now lives in France so it would have come in handy!
Do you have any pet peeves?
I am the grammar police at PP – bad grammar drives me crazy!
