Biotech

Biotech Careers and Opportunities

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 take but it is also essential in the battle to reverse climate change and protect our environment. Biotechnology has always existed …

Roles in the NHS | Hudson Shribman

Roles in the NHS without Medical Training

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 that truly benefits people. Clearly, you can’t become a surgeon without extensive medical training. Still, there are plenty of non-medical …

Academia to Industry

From academia to industry – preparing for the move

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 immensely frustrating when employers point-blank turn down candidates we feel would be perfect on these grounds alone. So what’s …

Science Jobs that don't require a degree

Science jobs that do not require a degree

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 place have a minimum of a BSc and many have an MSc or PhD, but occasionally we have science jobs …

Digital Skills | Hudson Shribman

Is a lack of digital skills holding back your career?

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 expertise can result in far greater productivity, efficiency in managing a workload and increased collaboration ability. If you want to …

STEM Jobs in Agriculture

STEM Jobs in Agriculture

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 agriculture can offer an extraordinary range of scientific and engineering openings for those prepared to dig a little deeper in …

Portfolio Career | Hudson Shribman

Why a portfolio career may be exactly what you need

‘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 …

Graduate Scheme

Is a graduate scheme right for me?

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 …

Soft Skills for STEM Candidates

Soft skills for STEM candidates

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 …