Construction is a booming industry. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, there are many opportunities for finding work in construction. However, with so many options out there, it can be difficult to know where to start your search. …

How to sell yourself in a job interview

Having presentation or interpersonal skills is not the same as knowing how to sell yourself in an interview. If you do not know how to sell yourself, you can’t help prospective employers. Plus,…

The UK has become more environmentally conscious in recent years. In fact, the global pandemic encouraged people to become more sustainable, and 36 per cent of consumers report supporting companies that are environmentally friendly. But where do Gen Z fit into this?

Reconomy, a leading supplier of sustainable waste…

Earlier this year, the Highway Code was updated; and with it, there have been a variety of changes to pre-existing rules that motorists are to oblicated to follow. Despite this, AA Accident Assist had conducted that discovered that only…

It’s no secret that the construction industry is male dominated, with a staggering 99% of on-site construction workers throughout the UK being male,  compared to just 11% of women accounting for the entire construction workforce.

But what does the role of an on-site female construction worker entail in such a male-dominated profession, and what challenges can be expected?

Here, we…

The rise of e-commerce is underway and impacting our highstreets – even before the rise of Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, the shift from physical shops towards online spending has accelerated by an average of five years. In 2020, 87% of UK households made purchases online and…

Whether it's that you need a little extra comfort in your insoles or a little extra rest before a long, 12-hour shift, it's always nice to have extra. This is especially true as it relates to money. If you're looking for a side job to earn a little extra cash, consider some of the…

Manufacturing is one of the most prominent industries in the United States and provides a stable income in which you can support your family. If you have what it takes, manufacturing is a highly lucrative career path that gets better yearly. The trick is knowing what manufacturing…

‘Smart factories are revolutionizing manufacturing.’ That’s the claim of many tech and industry experts who believe that optimising the manufacturing process to create an integrated and collaborative process will bring about the world’s next industrial revolution. But what are smart factories and how do they affect how we work?

Here, we some insights from umbrella manufacturer, Fulton Umbrellas, we take a look at smart factories more…

Employers look at your LinkedIn profile all of the time. They scrutinise and evaluate your profile at any given moment. If you’ve just applied for a job, an employer will be digging for dirt. And with private browsing mode, you may never be aware they were even on your profile.

So, of course, it’s essential to not treat your LinkedIn as a social media profile.

Martin Bate is the Head of Permanent Recruitment at Orion, experts in specialist recruitment for…

According to the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), women only make up 12.37% of all engineers in the UK. Considering that a higher number of girls than boys achieve a grade A*-C in all STEM A-Levels except chemistry, there is a clear disjunction when these young girls begin their careers. The engineering industry is often considered stereotypically masculine, and this outdated image may be off-putting to many women who would…

Many senior executives claim they are hired via the simple act of word of mouth, or that a recruitment firm found them, chatted to them, and headhunted them. 

Sure, both methods can work in your favour when you’re looking to make the leap from an adequate, well-paying position to one that is more up your alley and even better paying – but let’s first consider the best way to be discovered, in the first place. 



By Vanessa Rogers on behalf of Executive…

Not everyone kicking off a job search has an executive coach or mentor in their corner. And, that’s ok – these individuals come with a hefty price tag. But if you’ve had any career coaching in the past, you’ll know exactly what a high-level coach would tell…

When the Recruiter Calls - Dos and Don'ts

Social media has been a phenomenon. Before Facebook’s founding in 2004 there was the likes of Bebo, Faceparty, and MySpace. However, the last 10 years have seen a huge spike in both users of social media and reasons for using it. As of January 2022, there are 4.62 billion active users on social media, equating to more than half of the entire population having a social…

When finishing your final exams in school, you’ll probably find yourself thinking about your future. There are plenty of options for what you can choose to do, so why is university the decision that so many sixth formers and college students decide on?

Going to university seems more popular than ever. UCAS has seen a 10-year high in the number of applications…

If you're looking for a construction job but don’t have any ins with the industry it can be tough to know where to start. With so many different construction jobs available, how do you find the right one for you? Below are some tips on finding the right construction job for you.…