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Practical advice for graduates starting out, professionals on the move, and businesses looking to hire well. Written by the Bridgewater team.
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Mastering Behavioural Interviews: Techniques for Assessing Cultural Fit
Recruiting the right talent has always been crucial to the success of any business. While technical skills and experience are essential, they are not always the best predictors of whether a candidate will thrive within…
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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…
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The Ultimate List of Weaknesses You Can Talk About in an Interview
When attending a job interview, it’s important to be ready for that weaknesses question. If you’re struggling to come up with an answer, then our ultimate list of weaknesses should be able to help! The weaknesses question is one of the most common job interview questions that is asked, and one that candidates often struggle…
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5 Signs You Should Leave Your Job (Sooner Rather Than Later)
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether it’s time to move on from your job. After all, you may love the people you work with, only have a short commute, or experience many benefits that you don’t want to give up. However, in some cases, it’s best not to stay in a company if…
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How to Answer the Most Common Interview Questions
Wouldn’t it be helpful if you had a list of all the questions an interviewer is going to ask you before you attend the interview itself? That way, you can have all of your fantastic answers prepared and will be able to go in feeling confident and ready to knock their socks off. Unfortunately, you…
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How to Write Your Job Offer Acceptance Email
Congratulations, you’ve received a job offer! Now all you have to do is accept it and then you can look forward to starting with your new employer. If you’re unsure about what you should include in your job offer acceptance email, take a look at our tips. Your acceptance email should include the following You…
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13 Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
When it comes to looking for a new job your LinkedIn profile can work wonders! Sure, it’s great to have a fantastic profile all year round (you never know when a recruiter may come calling with your dream job), but if you’re just getting started with your job search, it’s the perfect time to review…