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Learning at Work Week 2024

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market finding your ideal role can be tough, with so many qualified candidates vying for limited positions, it’s essential to stand out from the crowd. But how can you insure your application is noticed by employers? As a recruitment agency our consultants have witnessed first-hand the strategies that successful candidates employ to stand out.

As the days get longer, Spring presents itself as a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your career aspirations and propel yourself towards a brighter future. Whether it’s a career change you’re looking for, you are seeking a promotion or you’re just interested in a new opportunity, we’ll help you explore tips and strategies to make significant steps in your career journey this season.

Networking is the practice of establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals or groups for mutual benefit, typically in a professional context. It involves connecting with others, sharing information, resources, and opportunities, whilst building a network of contacts who can offer support, advice and collaboration.

Navigating the dynamic landscape of recruitment in 2024 involves keeping up to date with the ever-evolving industries we recruit in. The fast-paced world of workforce acquisition requires more than just traditional strategies for staying ahead, it demands a keen understanding of industry insights and a proactive approach to adapt to change. In this blog, we will cover the construction, tech & engineering, industrial, and professional services industries, bringing you the up to date insights into the aftermath of the past year and offering a compelling preview of what lies ahead in 2024. Overall, 2023 was a year where most industries faced economic challenges. According to the three main concerns reported by businesses at the end of 2023 included: a falling demand of goods and services, energy prices, and inflation of goods and services.

The importance of company culture in the workplace...

According to a recruiting survey, 90% of experts believe that the interview stage is ranked the first or second most important factor of the hiring process. Knowing this, it’s important you walk into an interview with confidence. In this blog, we will discuss eight common but tricky interview questions and give advice on how to best approach them.

Recruitment is the process of identifying, sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing and eventually hiring candidates for a job role. There have been vast developments in the industry over the last decade, in particular the last few years. From the remote working shift changing the way we recruit, to technology revolutionising the industry, job seekers now more than ever have huge opportunity and accessibility in finding their desired role.

Modern Construction has seen rapid development in the past few years, with the growth of technology, a focus on renewable energy, and a more representative workforce. This changing landscape has also changed recruitment processes and workforce dynamics for the construction industry.