The perception of what a modern-day apprenticeship means has changed over the last decade; previously thought of for the low academic achiever and comprised of entry-level trade based schemes. But that has all changed, and apprenticeships now form a solid foundation for highly sought after workforce skills. The History of Apprenticeships An Act of Parliament in 1563 to end the
Perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM subjects) have been changing over last decade, and everyone accepts that the impact of technology will continue to transform the world for generations to come. No longer are the scientists, mathematicians and engineers pigeon-holed as geeks. In fact, even geeks aren’t pigeon-holed as geeks, and often lead the field in popular culture.
The fast-pace of modern life brings a busy dynamic to business in the UK and often leads to long working hours. Technology has enriched our lives in so many ways, including by creating more work. In doing so, it has also made work more accessible and no longer necessarily a physical place that we need to attend. Mobile phones mean
The following statements are from actual CVs: Personal: I’m married with 9 children. I don’t require prescription drugs. I am extremely loyal to my present firm, so please don’t let them know of my immediate availability. Qualifications: I am a man filled with passion and integrity, and I can act on short notice. I’m a class act and do not
So, your ‘killer CV’ has won you an interview. Now your aim is to get the job, or at least get to the next interview stage. Key to being a shining star at interviews is Enthusiasm, Preparation and then more Preparation! This page will give you tips and help you plan for some of the questions you may be asked.
You have a key role to fill in your team. All you need to do is post the job advertisement you used last time, and the applications will come flooding in. What could be simpler? There is undoubtedly an ideal candidate in the mind of most recruiters, and a dream job role for many candidates. You can better match the
There is a very complex series of forces at work when it comes to driving change in the construction industry. It seems we are constantly being shown a new developmental process and either wringing our hands about how it will affect the industry or marvelling at the technological miracle being presented, or possibly both at the same time. Catalyst areas
Given a choice, we would all live in a world where supply and demand were equally matched. It would be perfect if every open vacancy in any business meant the perfect candidate walked through the door and everyone simply went back to work. However, while it may not be quite having the impact some of the gloomier commentators predicted, there
When you are a recruiter, you deal with people. I don’t have an issue with technology at all, in fact, I am a bit of a gadget geek. Give me something with flashing lights and some buttons, and I will play around with it as much as the next person. However, I like to think I am very aware of
Have you ever been to visit a business and felt that you probably wouldn’t want to work there? You walk out without a specific reason why, but something about the place just said it wasn’t right for you. Yet most of the time, there is nothing wrong with the working environment or the perfectly nice people that work in it.
Beaumont Wood Ltd
Stonegate House,
Hartshill,
Bloxham,
Oxfordshire
OX15 4QH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1295 720365
Email us (with your CV attached if appropriate): info@beaumontwood.com
© 2022 Beaumont Wood — Site developed by Avec Solutions
