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Another Brick in the Wall!

With more than 150 roles to choose from, there’s something for everyone in the construction industry! There’s more to construction than hard hats, boots and high-vis jackets. With more than two million people in various construction jobs, the industry is one of the biggest and most diverse in the UK. And with a drive to Continue reading..

A Graduate’s Guide to Finding the Right Career!

You’re on your way to getting a degree, but what’s next? Here’s how 
to find your place in the world of work! The country’s top employers are upping their graduate recruitment by 4.3% this year, the fifth consecutive year in which graduate vacancies have grown. Yet despite this increase, the number of candidates applying for Continue reading..

Graduates: 4 easy ways to improve your job prospects

The search for a graduate job, internship or placement is no walk in the park. If you’re working while you look for an elusive graduate role life can be a tad tedious. The routine of work followed by searching for a job is monotonous, unrewarding and tiring. Meanwhile if you haven’t got a job you Continue reading..

YOU to the power of NEX!

With an estimated 40% of the city’s workforce employed in either finance or technology, London is at the forefront of the “FinTech” revolution. Over recent years, global investment in financial technology has exploded, driving innovation in the financial markets. An estimated $930m was invested in the industry in 2008, but a recent report by Forbes Continue reading..

Is this the end of 9-5?

Are we becoming a nation of second income earners? A recent UK study by Herbalife has revealed some interesting statistics about our approach to working. It illustrates that the numbers of people working a second job are currently soaring in the UK – allowing us to boost our incomes, seek out additional opportunities we might not Continue reading..

Home working: The future of employment?

Homeworking is becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons – cutting down on unnecessary commuting, being on hand for emergencies, being able to create the working conditions that suit you best… The Workingmums.co.uk annual survey shows that homeworking is the form of flexible working which would most encourage women to work full time after Continue reading..

Carve yourself an eco career

At a time when fossil fuel prices are on the rise, energy security is becoming increasingly political and there is a rising tide of sentiment towards becoming more responsible for climate change, clean energy is becoming a “must-have” alternative. By 2020, Europe has pledged to have renewables generating 20% of all of its power needs Continue reading..

Considering an engineering apprenticeship?

Engineering is responsible for making things work – and so hands-on, practical skills are the lifeblood of the industry (and its closely linked partner, manufacturing). Of course then, apprenticeships and engineering make for the perfect match: an opportunity to get to grips with a hands-on discipline, hands on. During an apprenticeship, you will combine study Continue reading..

The changing face of the construction industry

When many of us hear the word “construction”, our immediate thoughts turn to scenes of cranes, bulldozers and men wearing hard hats. And while these images do depict one aspect of construction, they’re not the whole blueprint… This archetypal construction worker is shifting: firstly because more and more women are entering the industry (even though Continue reading..

Kickstarting your publishing career

With more than 195,000 employees, and a turnover of around £10.1 billion GVA (Gross Value Added) to its name, the publishing world is renowned for being a cut-throat and hard-working industry, but it’s also a very rewarding arena for those with journalistic flair, a creative eye or ready business acumen. Yes, you may have to Continue reading..