As a full service agency one of the things we offer clients is that every technical candidate undergoes tests before they’re sent for interview. This way we know that they are capable of operating in the coding languages that the client needs. People wonder how...
In the tech industry dress codes can range from suited and booted to Bermuda shorts and colourful T-shirts, so what should you wear for your interview? Remember that old cliché: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The interview is your first impression and...
Sadly, in technology, women are woefully underrepresented. But in the last few years there has been mounting pressure for more effort to encourage girls to consider the possibilities of a career in technology. The suggested reasons for the deficit are numerous – a lack of early...
Everyone ‘knows’ that recruitment is expensive, but few companies actually stop to calculate the actual costs. The biggest cost relates to the time invested in the recruitment process. It’s important to remember that the cost of a member of staff is not confined to the hourly...
Cybercrime has become every bit as clever as the rise in sophisticated software development. And while we think we’re creating better and more superior pieces of software, we find that cybercriminals are finding new and inventive ways of taking not only your computer, but also...
When you’re looking for a new job the first priority is finding a job that offers you the type of work you want to do, a good salary, the level of responsibility you’re ready for and that the employer looks like a company you’ll enjoy...
The EU is by far the UK's biggest trading partner. 44% of everything we sell abroad goes to EU countries. Remaining within the EU guarantees our access to the single market but leaving creates both risk and opportunity. So how will leaving or staying in affect...
LinkedIn started life as a ‘dating agency’ for employers looking for staff and candidates looking for jobs. Today it is much more sophisticated and operates as a networking platform that combines connecting people with added value in groups where members help each other and discuss...
In most organisations IT people are seen as some alien breed who speak – or at least write – incomprehensible languages and actually understand technology! Many people are actually surprised to learn that some of them do actually wear suits. Of course, they are human...
Let’s be honest – most interviewers have not undergone any training. It’s just one of those things that you get to do when your department grows. That means it’s easy to miss out on the best candidates – just because you don’t know how to...