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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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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends
Christmas is coming and for many of us, it’s a time of year where we can have a short break from work and recharge for the new year. While it’s great to enjoy the festive season, you should also find some time to reflect. Ask yourself these questions. 1. What have you achieved this year?…
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Why Graduates are Struggling to Find a Job After University
For many graduates, finding a job after university can be a challenge. However, many employers are also struggling to fill their graduate roles. With plenty of graduates and plenty of graduate jobs available, how is it such a difficult process for both parties? With over 300,000 graduates coming out of universities each year, you’d think…
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How to Motivate a Millennial Sales Team
Motivating a sales team of young millennials can be a challenge. For managers, it’s important to be able to understand and relate to your workforce in order to boost productivity and team morale. So how can you put yourself in the mindset of a millennial? By 2025 the majority of businesses will be heavily reliant…
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The Smart Home Revolution: Electric Heating is Hotting Up
With the smart home revolution making an impact across the UK, we’ve seen a rise in the popularity of electric heating. Thanks to the evolution of the market and innovations, the design and function of electric heating are firmly in line with the requirements of a modern home. The popularity of electric heating has now…
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Powerful Action Words That Will Make Your CV Stand Out
Using powerful verbs when writing your CV will help you to show off your skills and achievements. However, there are certain verbs that hiring managers encounter over and over again which causes them to lose their impact: I led… I managed… I handled… I was responsible for… If you want to stand out from your…
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What to Do If You’re Ghosted by Prospective Employers
When it comes to conducting your graduate job search, you’re most likely going to have to apply for quite a few roles before you are successful. It will take time and there will be frustrations along the way, but by staying positive, making improvements and being persistent, you will secure a graduate job. Here are…
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Making the Most of Growth in the Ventilation Sector
As we strive to boost energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions, our buildings have become increasingly airtight. As a result, the need for proactive ventilation is greater than ever. With the ventilation sector seeing significant growth (in fact, many electricians are looking to move into it), it’s important for wholesalers and their customers to know…
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Dimmer Switches: Turning Up Energy Savings & Environmental Benefits
The UK government has committed to achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. While new and innovative technologies will likely be introduced to help hit this target, there is already plenty of existing tech that we are not currently maximising. A prime example of this is the dimmer switch, a relatively simple device that undoubtedly helps…
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3 Reasons Why You’re Failing at Interviews
It can be extremely frustrating when you have perfected your CV, spent time applying for roles, get invited to an interview and then receive a rejection. Falling at the final hurdle can be disheartening, however, the good news is with a few tweaks to your interview technique you will be able to get the job…