Biotech is a very broad term that refers to the use of biological systems to develop new products and processes. Biotech is part of everyday life from the food we eat to the medicines we …
Manufacturing is a broad term that often conjures up visions of the soulless production line of the twentieth century. Production line jobs certainly still exist but the sector has a diverse range of roles for …
Marine Engineering is wide-ranging, exciting and at the cutting edge of technology. The challenges facing the sector including emissions, fuel diversification and communications are developing fast and you could be at the forefront of the …
We live in uncertain times and as the cost of living crisis looms, more and more people are questioning their career choices. The ‘Great Resignation’ refers to the increasing trend for long-term staff to up …
Neurodiversity is a hot topic amongst HR professionals but what does it mean and how do you implement understanding across your hiring activities. The term, ‘neurodiversity’ was coined in 1998 by Australian sociologist, Judy Singer. …
The world is changing fast and we’re recruiting new careers that didn’t exist 5 or even 1 year ago. Although it’s exciting it can also be challenging to keep up and plan careers in engineering. …
Chemical engineering is a highly sought after profession. Chemical engineers are employed in many sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and FMCG. If you’re thinking about a career in chemical engineering, whether you’re applying for undergraduate …
Alan Sugar may not approve of hybrid working or adjusted timetables but the rest of us are pretty excited about the sudden willingness of organisations to consider creative changes to our working lives. In some …
The COVID pandemic has put unprecedented stress on the NHS, which was already struggling to maintain services. Hiring is really challenging for our health service at the moment and many people would love a job …
As the summer break is drawing to a close it may have just occurred to some graduates that the ominous world of work lays ahead. Fear not engineering graduates, your skills are in demand and …
The automotive industry is competitive but if you have a passion for transport and a technical mind you should find the perfect role. From garage mechanics to high-performance car designers the diversity of jobs is …
Roles in robotics are varied and you certainly don’t need a robotics degree to enter the industry. Forget the futuristic androids of sci-fi, robots are more and more part of everyday life. From health care …
We’re here to support you in your aerospace career. Since our move to Farnborough, one of the leading hubs of aerospace in the UK, we have been reminded what a vital industry it is to …
With long evenings to take a walk, working from home can be a joy in summer but in the depths of winter, it can seem pretty bleak. These are our survival tips for a winter …
Assertiveness is one of those concepts in business that seems to divide opinions. It is viewed as either a) a really good thing that is essential to being a successful human being or b) an …
We’ve been moving more into hiring IT and finance professionals recently and from our traditional base of lab or factory-based workers we noticed the change in skills required. Particularly in the world of IT contractors, …
Software developer CVs have a tendency to emerge as a list of technical skills with little insight into the person behind them. Sure it’s important to get all those platforms and techniques down but a …
Applying for a new job is a stressful process, but it’s important to maintain control of the stress and stop it from working against you. It’s Stress Awareness Week and as recruiters, we deal with …
Job interviews can be pretty stressful even for the calmest types amongst us. A lot rests on how you behave over a short period of time and however confident you are it doesn’t mean your …
There is nothing more demoralising than the phrase ‘needs industry experience’ when you spot that perfect job and know that you are amply qualified but just haven’t worked outside of academia. As recruiters, we find …
It feels like Artificial Intelligence is in the news almost every day, with new advances being reported one after the other. It is also accepted by pretty much everyone that the field can only continue …
Civil engineers create the infrastructure our country is built on. They design roads, railways, bridges, public buildings, power plants, water management, off-shore facilities and much much more. The chancellor announced a huge investment in government …
If you’re finishing your compulsory education or further education you may be told that university is the only option if you want to pursue a career in science. The vast majority of the candidates we …
Flexible working is mainstream and any company that rejects it will miss out in the battle for talent. Managing flexible working takes a bit of effort, to begin with, but once the systems are in …
Okay, we’re not going to give you (much) folksy wisdom about how to deal with rejection. This post is about getting perspective, planning for the future and hardening yourself for the inevitable low points. They …
To graduate with a maths degree is something to be proud of. Employers will know that maths graduates are bright, haven’t taken the easy option and have an aptitude for logic and problem-solving that is …
Digital skills are relevant to almost every job today but our clients still give feedback highlighting the need for higher level understanding in candidates. Even in everyday software such as the Microsoft Office suite, true …
The role of legal secretary is a great choice for anyone obsessed with detail and meticulous in organisational skills. There are ample opportunities and a good legal secretary will never be out of work. It’s …
Most of us have stuck in roles for too long, not quite ready to make the leap, no longer motivated. The new year brings a moment of reflection and now is the time to start …
It’s probably fair to say that working in agriculture does not have the same glamour to it as joining a Silicon Valley start-up, at least to the average person on the street. But jobs in …
‘Portfolio career’ became a bit of a buzzword(s) some years before the COVID pandemic. Since then the world of work has changed pretty dramatically and we thought it was a good time to revisit the …
Thinking about applying for a graduate scheme? The time has long since passed when a university degree guaranteed a great job so it’s important to research all avenues before you graduate. Graduate schemes have become …
It can be tricky for ex-military candidates to find rewarding careers but employers should always be open to the great diversity of skills learnt during service. Ex-military candidates can be fantastic additions to the workforce …
Is a science management role right for you? It may involve a pay increase, you may have an elevated job title but is it really what you want? It is easy to confuse motives for …
Times are tough and every day a major company is announcing redundancies. For many, you may feel that your career expectations have been dashed on the COVID rocks but perhaps is time to pause the …
Engineers are sought after in the UK and internationally. Salaries across the broad spectrum of engineering are high and rank well for job security. Don’t, however, let complacency hinder your chances of landing the dream …
It’s tricky to follow your dreams, be confident and decisive and take risks when you have the voice of doubt always in your head. Imposter syndrome refers to the feeling that one’s achievements will be …
The recent coronavirus crisis has really highlighted the difference in British engineering companies in how they look after their staff. Jobs that seemed totally secure disappeared overnight, corporate giants like British Airways have been significantly …
For the moment the world seems divided between those frontline workers doing unimaginable shifts and, well, the rest of us. If you’re not a key worker you may well be busy working from home but …
These are uncertain times and many of us have found ourselves in a very unfamiliar situation. Stable ‘jobs-for-life’ suddenly look insecure and reliable industries like aviation, oil and gas, and hospitality face massive change, at …
Our clients are increasingly emphasising soft skills when defining their requirements, but what does this mean and how can you maximise your chances of getting your dream job? What are soft skills? Soft skills are …
We all aim to make a great impression when we start a new job but for a contract role, it’s essential to make an impact as you don’t necessarily have the time to rectify a …
FinTech is expanding fast and more and more exciting roles are being created. Already the way we did banking, bought insurance or exchanged currency five years ago feels like some sort of technological dark age. …
On 23rd June it will be International Women in Engineering Day. We thought we’d celebrate by profiling some of the greatest British women in engineering history. They are an inspiration to us all! Sarah Guppy (1770-1852) …
Redundancy can be a devastating experience and bouncing back is not always as easy as it sounds. Don’t fall into the trap of despondency. So many people report that redundancy was just what they needed …
The STAR method for answering questions in a job interview is a great structure to be aware of. When you’re nervous it’s sometimes tricky to express yourself in a simple, logical way and this method …
There are many reasons why you may finish school with zero qualifications and it doesn’t mean that there are no opportunities in the world of work for you. Whether you want to be a CEO …
Employee well-being may be the buzzword of the moment, especially in January but what does that actually mean and how can you make your commitment more than shallow soundbites? Successful employee well-being initiatives can bring …
You may hear people complain of a lack of real-world knowledge displayed by recent graduates but that rather misses the point. When hiring recent graduates you are investing in their introduction to the world of …
There are some great motivational stories out there about people changing careers, sometimes quite late on, but what does a career change mean and when do you know the time’s right? Determine whether you’re just …