What makes a good contractor? A lesson from Google

If you’ve seen last year’s film The Internship – where Hollywood funny men Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn blag work experience at Google – you’ll know that in addition to free cafés, slides and onsite sleeping pods, the company also … Read More

Nail the job you’ve always wanted!

Rather than thinking about an interview as a daunting audition, see it as a powerful catalyst for your future.

And when the inevitable tricky questions start, you’ll be ready! The book, Nail That Interview by recruitment consultant, Tim Vincent, (£9.99, … Read More

What do engineers like best about their jobs?

Good salaries, a strong skills demand, a huge range of career options, a variety of routes into those jobs, as well as excellent opportunities for career development and professional recognition.

In a previous blog post we’ve written about the advantages … Read More

Don’t feel guilty

Working mums’ guilt gets a lot of airplay these days. There is no denying that you are pulled in different directions as a working parent – although, interestingly, dads are rarely asked about guilt, the assumption being that it … Read More

An employer perspective: how do we view professional qualifications and certifications?

From an employer perspective how do we view professional qualifications and certifications?

1. Professional qualifications/certs – what do we mean by this? What does this cover?
2. Why are they important to us as an employer?
3. How do we support people … Read More

Looking for a job in hospitality? Discover opportunities with Mitchells & Butlers

Whether you’re looking to pull pints, craft cocktails or grill juicy steaks, learn your skills with the best in the business. Join our team and you’ll get advice and training built on 100 years’ experience, and can choose to apply at … Read More

Do you see your future at the top?

We do.  And a career at Brooks Macdonald will help you to get there.

Founded in 1991, Brooks Macdonald Group plc is an AIM listed, integrated, wealth management group consisting of six principal companies, providing discretionary asset management, fund management, … Read More

What is wealth management?

The successful management of wealth, both personal and professional, takes time and resource – two commodities which modern individuals and companies have less and less of each day. As the two have dwindled over the years, many have increasingly turned … Read More

Jobs & Careers with Hilary Devey – March 2014

Welcome to the digital edition of Jobs & Careers Spring 2014! Over the following 300-plus pages we bring you a dazzling array of top tips, industry profiles and insightful interviews; an exclusive interview with executive consultant Hilary Devey; a banquet … Read More

Starting the new year as you mean to go on

For many, a new year gives the opportunity for a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions lead us to down the “new year, new me” trail of thought that allow us to become motivated to achieve new goals and dreams.

To … Read More