Austin Fraser Ltd's Blog (20)

Steve Jobs' inspiration quotes: What recruiters can learn from the man behind Apple

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Last Friday saw the release of ‘Steve Jobs’, the biographical film depicting the life of the legendary Apple founder himself. Whether you’re fans of Apple products or not, it’s…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on November 18, 2015 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Start at the top: The importance of making the right senior appointments in engineering

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In a recent blog post, we talked about the IET’s ‘Skills & Demand in Industry 2015’ survey and…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on November 18, 2015 at 10:00am — No Comments

Recruitment is a contact sport: What rugby and recruiters have in common.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off today and it’s safe to say, we’re excited. Years of training and planning sees 20 teams come together today in a six week, 48 game extravaganza. Kicking off in Twickenham, ‘the home of English rugby’, the tournament will take place across the UK. In honour of this, we take a look at some of the…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on September 18, 2015 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Time to change: What job seekers can learn from 3 famous failures.

It’s easy to forget that the world’s most successful people have had their fair share of failures, big and small. During your job search, it’s more than likely that you’ll face similar obstacles; from CV rejections, interview slip-ups or being pipped to the post by another candidate. Though it may feel deflating, failure can provide a great springboard to…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on September 14, 2015 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

Life is short: How the Ashley Madison scandal highlights the need for cybersecurity talent.

Today Twitter and news feeds have been filled with the Ashley Madison hacking scandal. In July, the website was reported to be hacked by a collective called ‘The Impact Team,’ however the company claimed that only two profiles were revealed. After threats to Avid Life Media were ignored, the group have now released over 9 gigabytes of data including names, email…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on August 19, 2015 at 11:00am — No Comments

How recruiters can use The Office to improve their candidate experience.

Most of us have heard of The Office; the UK and later American television show that follows the day-to-day lives of sales staff. Whilst there are no direct links to the recruitment industry, each character represents a real-life candidate that recruiters could encounter. With that in mind, we, at …

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on August 17, 2015 at 5:30am — No Comments

Pixar’s Inside Out: Getting into a hiring manager’s ‘Headquarters’.

Today marks the UK release of Disney Pixar’s latest animation picture, ‘Inside Out’, a story that focuses on a girl named Riley and her emotions — joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness. These emotions are the occupants of her mind (otherwise known as, ‘Headquarters’), the control centre for all of her feelings. As she and her family adjust to a new life…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on July 24, 2015 at 7:29am — No Comments

On the road to success: How your tech career compares to a startup business.

Whatever industry you’re in, the search for a new job role revolves around you. Principles and practises associated with the success of startup businesses can be directly applied to the job search. A startup, very much like you as a jobseeker, want to prove a level of ability as well as progress up the job ladder. The more you equip and train yourself, the…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on July 14, 2015 at 4:58am — No Comments

4 lessons recruiters can learn from Game of Thrones.

When George R.R. Martin wrote the Game of Thrones series, it’s unlikely that he had the recruitment industry in mind. However, when you look beyond the gruesome battles, great armies and mythical dragons, you’ll see a host of lessons recruiters can take on board to enhance their attitude and approach.

In tribute to the shocking finale,…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on June 18, 2015 at 5:40am — No Comments

Virtual Reality in Recruitment: Could this be a game changer?

So far in 2015, the tech topic on the tip of everybody’s tongue has been virtual reality (VR) and the potential applications it might have. As always with the release of any technology, some believe VR could be a worldwide game-changer and some think it’ll be a bit of a damp squib. We won’t know the answer for a while, but with forecasts that the VR market…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on June 3, 2015 at 8:29am — No Comments

Star Wars day: 4 lessons recruiters can learn from Star Wars

‘May the force be with you’ - It’s an iconic expression from one of the most well-known film franchises of all time. George Lucas’ intergalactic tale, aptly named Star Wars, has enjoyed phenomenal success since its release back in May, 1977, with new films and franchises still being created today. 

Once a year, May 4th sees Star Wars fans worldwide…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on May 4, 2015 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

Where does wearable technology fit into the recruitment workplace?

Technology is a huge part of our day to day lives, with everything from 3-D printers, unmanned drones and virtual reality technology quickly developing and reaching maturity. 2015 has long been marked as the year of wearable technology, a concept which is expected to take the working world by storm. With a new era of connectivity being formed, how will this improve…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on April 29, 2015 at 5:12am — 2 Comments

5 ways for engineering companies to overcome a skills shortage when recruiting

We’ve helped engineering firms who have had difficulties in their recruitment process for eight years. Whether sourcing candidates with the right experience or finding those with niche skill sets, jobs vacancies that are not filled can cause major disruptions. Over the years, we have picked up a few methods firms can implement to ensure that they attract the…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on April 17, 2015 at 3:43am — No Comments

Back on British soil: The impact of a stronger UK economy on recruitment in the pharmaceutical industry

At the height of the economic downturn, confidence in the UK’s economy dropped. In a bid to reduce manufacturing costs and stabilise investments, many pharmaceutical companies took these processes abroad. As a consequence, some of our highly skilled, domestic labour force went with it and project availability in the UK changed. Today, Britain’s economy is…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on March 25, 2015 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Beyond the suit: What makes a great candidate experience when dealing with recruiters?

Hiring new personnel can be a time consuming, challenging and stressful process for all parties. Candidates place their skills and career progression into the hands of recruiting staff whilst employers invest considerable finances into the sourcing their ideal applicant. As everyone involved wants results, it is vital to make the experience a positive…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on March 25, 2015 at 10:28am — No Comments

Latest statistics reveal the importance of engineering in the UK

An increase in technological developments makes engineering one of the largest sectors in the UK today. As it merges increasingly with other sectors such as IT, energy and medical, the industry provides new job roles that may not have existed previously.

A new report released on 2nd March entitled ‘Assessing the economic returns of engineering research and postgraduate training the UK’ by the Technopolis Group highlights the contribution engineering…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on March 20, 2015 at 12:00pm — No Comments

International Women’s Day: Could driving more women into the IT workforce provide a solution for the widening skills gap?

On the 8th March, International Women’s Day celebrated the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Even though only 30% of women make up the IT workforce (as highlighted in a recent report from the House of Lords), there are many achievements that women are making within the industry. International Women’s Day gives us…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on March 18, 2015 at 11:06am — No Comments

What will the UK’s tech growth mean for recruitment processes?

A recent survey by Barclays has concluded that the UK’s technology sector is set to grow four times faster than Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year. By surveying owners and chief executives across the country, the survey found that tech businesses will grow 11% in 2015. In contrast, the UK’s GDP is set to grow by 2.6% in the same time. Expansion is predicted to…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on March 18, 2015 at 6:08am — No Comments

The Digital Revolution: Is our workforce at risk of full automation?

For the UK to be a true digital leader there’s one thing that’s for certain – We need to address the skills gap. According to Make or Break: The UK’s Digital Future, a recent report from the House of Lords, digital and technology competency should be considered…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on February 23, 2015 at 10:24am — No Comments

The Recruitment Battle: 4 reasons why a specialist recruiter is the only option when recruiting technical roles.

Whether you’re a client looking to recruit or a candidate looking to climb another rung on the career ladder, there are an infinite number of approaches you could take to get the job done. So what makes a recruitment consultancy the only option when sourcing your next technical member of staff?

So you’ve recently decided to bring a new member of staff…

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Added by Austin Fraser Ltd on February 17, 2015 at 5:00am — 5 Comments

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