We’ve partnered with accessiBe, so we can make our website as accessible as possible. That’s because here at NRL we’re keen to ensure that our website does not put up any barriers that make applying for roles more difficult than they should be.Who are accessiBe?The team at accessiBe are on a mission to make the internet more inclusive. Removing barriers and providing an eq...
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Why an apprenticeship is a great career choice
5 months agoAs we approach National Apprenticeship Week 2022, it’s important to consider whether an apprenticeship could be a good way for you to learn new skills and secure future work. Typically, an apprenticeship is designed for people to gain practical, hands-on training to help start them off down their chosen career path. We take a look at the many advantages of undertaking an ap...
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How to make your CV stand out
5 months agoKnowing how to make your CV stand out can be a difficult task, with hundreds of people often applying for the same role you’ll want to make sure your CV is clear to read, and your relevant experience is easy to see. Organising your CV to highlight your key skills and experiences will give you a better chance of making it through the initial CV screening process. Once it’s i...
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How to create an engineering portfolio
7 months agoBuilding an engineering portfolio to accompany your CV could support your career progression and job-hunting plans. A portfolio is a great way to present your experience in considerably more detail, giving you the chance to evidence your previous work to prospective employers. However, building a portfolio to ensure all information is clear and relevant can be a little trick...
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Tips on how to create an effective video CV
8 months agoWhilst we don’t think video CVs will replace traditional resumes any time soon, they can be a great addition to your job application. Creating a video may seem a little daunting, but it could help to demonstrate your personality, experience, and skills more clearly to any prospective employers.You’ll find some great free software and mobile applications you can use to make y...
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NRL’s Recruitment website shortlisted for a NORA award
9 months agoWe’re delighted to say that our Recruitment website has been shortlisted in the National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) 2021.Now in their 21st year, the annual awards carefully consider websites from the job seekers perspective – with a judging panel of industry experts reviewing each nominated site to search and apply for jobs. They are looking for recruitment organisat...
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Where to start preparing for your job interview
11 months agoYou’ve smartened up your CV, submitted it to the recruitment experts and you’ve now secured your first job interview - congratulations! But where do you start preparing? What interview questions should you ask? What if the interview is being held virtually?We take a look what your first steps should be, and what you can do to make sure you’re ready to impress. As well as pr...
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Finding your way back into a STEM role
about 1 year agoAs 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...
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Let LinkedIn know you’re open to work
almost 2 years agoIf 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 t...
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What do recruiters look for in a candidate?
almost 2 years agoWhen 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 Wiga...
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