Shannon Edwards - Education Recruitment Consultant

Name: Shannon Edwards. 
Age: 24 years old. 
Current role: Candidate Consultant. 

How long have you been with Aquinas?

Four months

How did you become an Education Recruitment Consultant?

I applied through a job advert I saw on LinkedIn and was offered an interview right away, then began training and started a few weeks later.

Why Aquinas?

I’ve always been interested in recruitment and saw the opportunity and took it. I love the role and the work that goes into it, it interests me.

What attracted you to the job?

The role is something new to me, and it has always interested me and I wanted to experience the field. So far it's more than I expected in a good way, and I enjoy working in eduction recruitment.

Is the role what you expected?

It is even better than I expected, I love the detail and work that goes into the role, as I love jobs which push me to seek further than I thought I could, and it inspires me to work harder.

Best bits about the role

I love the challenges that come with the role, and targets and goals that need to be reached. It pushes you further and progresses yourself to work harder. I know I can always achieve more than I thought I could.

Worst bits about the role

It can be a challenge sometimes to get goals and tasks completed, when things may slow you down, whether it is waiting for candidates documents, or if you aren’t getting outcomes as well as you should.

What training have you had?

I’ve had different types of training with consultancy, finance, clearances, bookings, recruitment, etc. It is best to get training in as many areas as possible even if that may not be my area of expertise, as it helps me progress.

Where do you see yourself progressing in the next few years?

I want to progress as much as possible, I was to further myself into the field and meet with Schools and have my own bookings and special connections with candidates and Schools so I can be more senior and managing a bigger role this time next year.

Would you recommend the role to a friend?

Yes! It is such a good job, in fact it's the best job I have had. I love working for the company as they care for me and support me. The staff are amazing to work with, and the work itself is challenging and enjoyable to me, so I would always recommend it to anyone.

What qualities do you think you need to be able to really succeed?

I think you need drive and focus. It is easy to know what you are doing, but you have to want to work, and want to succeed which I absolutely do. I love the support I get and I feel driven to work and progress further.

Do you want to become an Education Recruitment Consultant?

We are recruiting for all of our offices. If you are interested in joining the team, then please have a read of our dedicated recruitment page here.

Are you a teacher?

If you are a teacher then please, register FREE on the Aquinas Education system below and we will be in touch with you asap about this or other opportunities that may suit you.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.