‘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 concept. It’s certainly not everyone’s choice but there are people out there who juggle very successful careers across fields. What …
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 a popular choice for those leaving top-ranking universities (usually with a first or 2:1) that want to work for a …
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 and bring much-needed insight to modern businesses. Highly skilled and prepared to learn A military career involves endless training. The …
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 promotion and roles science management can be very different from a lab role. If you feel downtrodden and that your …
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 career trajectory and just keep afloat. Lots of employers are wary of hiring more experienced or highly qualified people if …
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 job. Engineering graduates are some of the brightest and most determined job seekers, therefore competition for a great engineering role …
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 revealed as being fraudulent and that one is not capable of their role. These are our tips to prevent it …
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 diminished and management bonuses have somehow been retained at the cost of vulnerable workers. On the other side, however, some …
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 for some of us there just isn’t that much to do and productivity is dwindling. These are our tips for …
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 the very least. From a recruitment perspective, it’s not all doom and gloom. Many companies are hiring and there is …