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 what we used to call ‘people skills’ or ‘EQ’ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient). This covers a broad range of qualities including …
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 weak start. If you want to be in with a chance of the hirer extending your contract or re-hiring you …
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. Things are moving fast and being part of the financial revolution provides an inspiring workplace for top finance and technology …
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) When thinking of the great bridge-builders of the 19th century, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Telford may spring to mind …
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 in hindsight. It forces you to assess many aspects of your career so far and gives you the opportunity for …
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 is designed to give clarity to your answers. The STAR method is often used in competency-based interviews where a candidate …
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 or a cleaner, do an apprenticeship or simply work your way up, these are our tips for school leavers without …
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 extraordinary change to your organisation by creating a more inspired team, increasing retention rates, reducing absence and generally making a …
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 work. Although we recommend to students that industrial placements and work experience can really boost their chances of finding work, …
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 having a rough patch at work or whether it’s time to change track with our tips. What do you like …