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Mastering Time Management in Your First Graduate Job
Starting your first graduate job is a huge milestone – congratulations! It marks the beginning of your professional journey and brings with it exciting challenges, new responsibilities, and a steep learning curve. One of the…
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What to Do if You’re Struggling at Work
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Are you struggling to motivate yourself? Do you feel miserable? When we’re having a tough time at work we are unable to perform well and negativity often seeps into our personal lives too. But what can you do about it? Figure out why you are feeling this way The…
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How the Transforming Property Landscape is Affecting the Electric Heating Market
The property market continues to boom in the UK and developers are making the most of it. There are currently two big forces that are transforming the property landscape: Attitudes to city centre living. There has been a huge surge in the popularity of the private rented sector (PRS) and build to rent (BTR) developments.…
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How to Talk About your Gap Year or Travelling in a Job Interview
Nowadays, gap years are more popular than ever, with many opting to take them not just before, but also after their studies. Taking a gap year and/or going travelling can help to shape you as an individual, giving you life experiences that you wouldn’t ordinarily gain in the workplace. As such, knowing how to talk…
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What Does the Future Hold for the UK Lighting Market?
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the UK lighting industry with plenty of innovation and rapid growth taking place. The Lighting and LED Market Report (UK 2018-2022) has revealed that the overall lighting market has seen an impressive 44% increase since 2013. Last year it was estimated to be worth £2.4 billion and…
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The Future is Looking Bright for Lighting Controls
Lighting is a big player in many electrical wholesale businesses, but are wholesalers making the most of lighting controls? Forward-thinking electrical engineers, contractors and end-users are already seeing the benefits of lighting controls and the market is expected to grow by more than 10% every year for at least the next five years. What does…
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Where to Look for Graduate Jobs
When it comes to looking for your first graduate job after university, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are thousands of grad roles out there, but the difficult part is finding the ones that are the right fit for you. If you’re just getting started with your graduate job hunt and…
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Are Out-Dated Systems Costing Electrical Wholesalers?
Many businesses rely on systems to manage and organise their activities. For electrical wholesalers that means managing stock levels, sales, client purchase history and invoicing to name a few. However, there comes a point when using and relying on out-dated systems every day could be holding your business back. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James…
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What to Take to a Job Interview
Congratulations! You’ve got yourself a job interview. This means the company thinks you have what it takes to do the job, so allow yourself some time for a mini celebration. All done? Ok, it’s now time to ace the next step: the interview. Interviews can be a daunting process, but by planning ahead, dressing appropriately…
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The Smart Heating Market is Hotting Up
With more and more smart technology being used in our everyday lives, it’s unsurprising that homeowners are wanting to introduce it to their homes. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James Downing, shares his thoughts on smart heating. Just over 10 years ago we didn’t have smart phones and watches, Alexa and Siri didn’t exist, and…