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Attracting Talent in a Competitive Market: The Importance of Job Security

Attracting Talent in a Competitive Market: The Importance of Job Security

27/10/2023
Introduction Recruiting in the construction industry can be a challenging thing, especially in today's competitive market. As recruiters who often work with SMEs, we know that recruitment success in this part of the construction industry hinges… Read More
Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile to Stand Out to Employers

Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile to Stand Out to Employers

19/10/2023
LinkedIn has become an essential platform for professionals, but it's not just about networking or connecting with colleagues. In today's job market, having an impressive LinkedIn profile can be the difference between getting noticed by… Read More
Shopping in the Real World: What's in Store for the High Street?

Shopping in the Real World: What's in Store for the High Street?

08/08/2023
I went shopping at the weekend…  into actual shops and I thought it felt a bit ‘retro’… and it got me thinking…. What is in store for retail in the next  5 years? With the news about… Read More
Career Fatigue

Career Fatigue

17/07/2023
Do you feel more and more uninspired in your job? Can you spot the signs of career fatigue? Monday morning blues? The Sunday night fear or anxiousness about the working week starting? Trying hard to enjoy… Read More
Choosing Your Career Path in Quantity Surveying: Consulting or Contracting?

Choosing Your Career Path in Quantity Surveying: Consulting or Contracting?

10/03/2023
If you're considering a career in Quantity Surveying, it's essential to understand the differences between working for a Consultancy and a Contractor. Consultancy Quantity Surveyors (or PQS) are responsible for cost control for the client, while… Read More
Ace Your Interview: 7 Tips for Stellar Preparation

Ace Your Interview: 7 Tips for Stellar Preparation

17/02/2023
Preparing for a job interview is essential to increase your chances of securing the job. Interviews are the gateway to the next step of your career, and it's important to make a positive impression on… Read More
How to Reject an Internal Job Applicant with Empathy and Transparency

How to Reject an Internal Job Applicant with Empathy and Transparency

15/02/2023
As a people manager, you may have had to reject applicants who were unsuccessful in securing a position with your organisation. But rejecting an internal job applicant can be a more complex issue that requires… Read More
How to Succeed in a Candidate-Rich Market: Strategies for Finding the Best Talent in the Construction Industry

How to Succeed in a Candidate-Rich Market: Strategies for Finding the Best Talent in the Construction Industry

12/12/2022
Finding the right candidate in a candidate-rich market is like digging for diamonds in a mine. With so many job seekers competing for a limited number of positions, it can be difficult for you to sift… Read More
Mind the Gap: What is Preboarding and Why is it Important?

Mind the Gap: What is Preboarding and Why is it Important?

05/12/2022
From a hiring manager’s perspective, when you are recruiting and have made an offer to someone, you need to understand that a counter offer is highly likely, it is also likely that the candidate may… Read More
Graduates Looking for Work

Graduates Looking for Work

22/09/2022
Are you being noticed? How are your interviews going? I have been working with quite a few graduates recently and it's become really clear that those who are most appealing to hiring managers are those who can… Read More
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