Career-advice

As headlines continue to fill newspapers with the latest Government initiatives to build back better and develop plans to reduce our carbon emissions by generating greener energy resources, there’s never been a more exciting time to be working in a STEM role.STEM – or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to those unfamiliar with the term – encompasses a wide arra...

​If you’ve found yourself in the unfortunate position of facing redundancy, it can feel extremely daunting. Perhaps you don’t know how to begin the process of looking for a new job. ​With the global pandemic resulting in many positions being made redundant, social media network LinkedIn has launched a feature to help connect people with potential new job opportunities. Open...

​When looking for a new role, it can be difficult to know how you can make yourself stand out from other candidates. For those individuals who choose to work with a recruitment agency, making a good first impression is key to proving that you’ve got not only the skills for the job, but also a strong desire to work in the position you’ve applied for. We asked some of our Wig...

​If you’re looking to advance in your career, the obvious first step is to make sure you have created a CV that highlights your key achievements and previous experience. Pulling together the perfect CV can be more difficult than it sounds however, so we asked some of the members of our Wigan Recruitment Team for their advice. ​Don’t limit yourself to just having one CV Tim M...

​When you step off the plane in a new country days before starting your new role, it can feel a little overwhelming. We take a look at the first four essential things you should do to ensure a smooth transition. ​Lean on your local meet and greet When taking up a new international assignment you’ll be able to request a meet and greet service on arrival. They’ll pick you up a...

Stepping into a new sector such as one as complex as nuclear power may seem daunting. In our average working day we’re used to hearing terminology and industry jargon, and can easily navigate our way through documentation and reports. ​ If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in the nuclear sector, we take a look at a few of the key terms you’ll need to know. ​AGCR (or AGR) ...

​If you’re considering taking up your first contract abroad with a new role overseas you’ll have just discovered that there’s a lot of paperwork and legislation you need to prepare. We take a look at the 8 key things you’ll need to consider to contract abroad. ​​1. Be clear on the assignment requirements It is advisable, when negotiating your contract, to gain absolute clar...

​Congratulations, you’ve just accepted your first overseas role and you’re jetting off to enjoy life as an expat. Now the initial excitement has worn off though you’ll have quite a lot of questions. We take a look at the main things you’ll need to consider before stepping on the plane. ​Visa and travel documentation For many locations outside the EU you’ll need to secure a ...

​If you’re looking to boost your CV and further develop your career, or are looking to find alternative work you may want to consider moving to a new sector. We asked our Woking Branch Director Daniel Redmayne for his advice on applying for work in a new sector to advance or adapt your career. ​Changing sectors is a great way to get out of your comfort zone, learn new skills...

​With growing interest in the nuclear new build (NNB) market, our Woking Director Dan Redmayne takes a look at how candidates can benefit from this growing sector even if they are not a nuclear engineer. ​What types of opportunities does the nuclear new build sector have to offer? The NNB sector has a lot more to offer than just nuclear engineering roles. In the current NNB ...