5 Ways to Wow a Recruiter (Infographic)

If you're a job seeker and are actively interviewing, it's very likely that you've met with a recruiter. While recruiters may not have the final say in the hiring decision, their job is to always present the best candidate to their clients. Recruiters will often speak with dozens of job seekers when trying to fill the same job vacancy. So how do you set yourself apart from the rest? Well, here's a few basic traits and qualities that recruiters look for in a candidate.

Retaining engineering contractors in a competitive market

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How can companies retain good talent in a competitive environment? We look at the most in-demand roles and share some tips for businesses to hold on to the best contactors once they find them.

Engineering for growth: the road to net zero

23 Nov 2022

With the race on to reach net zero by 2050, the engineering industry is at the very heart of a green economy. We explore how the hard graft needed to bring about a low carbon economy falls to the industry and what lies ahead.

Navigating offers and negotiating pay

02 Mar 2023

You’ve got an offer for a job you want – but what happens next? Our top tips explain how to handle the post-offer stages, including negotiating pay and counter offers...

5 things you need to know before hiring a contractor

22 Sep 2022

The strong demand for contractors continues based on recent job flow – that’s contract job orders into our business, writes Charlie Cox, commercial director at international specialist staffing agency SThree.