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The interview process – To test or not to test

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is testing you as soon as you submit your CV Have you ever been to an interview where you been asked to perform a test; either selection or practical? Testing at interviews is becoming more common especially in fields where there are many candidates to choose from. For some recruiters and companies, the ‘test’ process has started

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Construction and the Apprenticeship Levy

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

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Bright forecast for construction and STEM with the promise of investment in skills

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.

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Candidates

The importance of equal weight in the work-life scales

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

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Employers

Managing expectations leads to better recruitment outcomes

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

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Common hiring mistakes – A costly and avoidable problem

There is a lot written about the stress for the candidate when it comes to the employment process, but we tend to forget that there is a great deal at stake for the employer as well. A bad candidate choice can result in a cost with little or no return, a disrupted team, a delay in development or efficient working

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