Tricks of the Trade!

There’s a current shortage of plumbers, electricians and carpenters, so becoming a skilled tradesperson could be a wise move! If you’ve ever had difficulty finding a reliable person to carry out work on your home, you’ll be aware of the current skills shortage among trades in the UK. The lack of electricians, carpenters, plasterers and Continue reading..

Engineer your Career

The UK needs to double the amount of engineering graduates by 2020 to meet demand. here’s why it’s a good career to get into! The UK government has designated 2018 as the Year of Engineering, indicating how seriously it is taking the need for fresh talent in this sector. Ministers recognise that a lack of Continue reading..

Make a Bright Future

As a cornerstone of the British economy, manufacturing offers fantastic career prospects! Producing goods on a large scale has helped the UK economy thrive since the days of the industrial revolution. By combining the skills of men and women with the power and efficeincy of machines, the UK has built a wide and varied industry Continue reading..

Right Up Your Street?

Job opportunities don’t end once a house is built.  there are plenty of careers to follow in property! Although the property industry overlaps with construction, they offer two distinct career paths. Working in property is more than just sales – it could see you involved with the management of properties, for example letting them out Continue reading..

A Clean Sweep

Facilities management is a fast-expanding sector with a variety of roles that help to keep offices and buildings clean, safe and running smoothly! Any company will struggle to succeed without an army of support services to keep its offices and premises in good condition and running efficiently, from cleaning and grounds maintenance to security and Continue reading..

On the Move

Keep Britain going by joining the transport sector! As more and more people travel for work, study and fun, so more investment is being made into the UK’s transport infrastructure. Twice as many journeys are being made now than in the 1970s and, in response, the government has pledged £411bn towards road and rail improvement Continue reading..

The Interview

Guest editor Sarah Willingham tells you how to bag that job! Getting an interview in this fiercely competitive jobs market can be a coup in itself. Unless you want to mess it up by being underprepared, follow Sarah’s tips and you will have the advantage when you walk through that door armed with a big Continue reading..

Hands On

Are you keen to kickstart your career, but don’t have any experience or qualifications? An apprenticeship could be a really good option! Not everyone wants to go to university, but it can be hard to kickstart your career if you have no experience.  That’s why an apprenticeship can be such a good option – it Continue reading..

Sarah’s top 10 reasons to join the hospitality business

It’s growing at a rapid rate and there are so many opportunities in hospitality it’s worth considering. Guest editor Sarah Willingham has been in the industry since her first job aged 13 and on the back of her hard work has become a multi-millionaire. in 2016, she was named one of The Sunday Times’ ‘500 Continue reading..

May I Help You?

Hospitality is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, with thousands of jobs from pot washer to general manager ! The UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors employ more than 4.5 million people, which works out as approximately 10% of the working population, according to Oxford Economics. The food and drink sector needs to recruit Continue reading..