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Five female engineers to be inspired by

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5 Famous female engineers to be inspired by

Discover five inspirational female engineers and see what skills they can teach you to help boost your engineering career!

Thinking of a new direction in the new year? Here’s why you should consider working at a tech start-up

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Thinking of a new direction in the new year? Here’s why you should consider working at a tech start-up

Find out why you should work for a tech startup in the new year, what it's like to join from a big company and start your job search today!

Why did you leave your last job? How to answer this tricky interview question

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Why did you leave your last job? How to answer this tricky interview question

Learn how to craft a positive answer to the tricky question ‘why did you leave your last job’ that will help you shine at interview.

Take the stress out of your STEM role: 5 ways to support your work-life balance

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Take the stress out of your STEM role: 5 ways to support your work-life balance

Learn useful work-life balance strategies and take the stress out of your STEM role with our blog!

6 Programming skills of dynamic, famous coders you should learn too!

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6 Programming skills of dynamic, famous coders you should learn too!

Explore the lives of 6 famous coders and discover the programming skills that made them great.

Top 5 tips to take the next step in your career

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Top 5 tips to take the next step in your career

If you are thinking about a new career, these tips will help you prepare and give you an advantage when looking for new roles.

Face to face job interview preparation

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Face to face job interview preparation

Preparation is essential to a successful job interview. Find out more with our helpful face to face interview tips.

Are you considering a career in recruitment?

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Are you considering a career in recruitment?

With many people putting their career moves on hold due to the pandemic, or have found that internal promotions were paused or restructuring occurred...

How to nail competency-based interview questions asked by hiring managers

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How to nail competency-based interview questions asked by hiring managers

Learn about competency style interviews, common questions you might be asked, and how to nail your answers to land your dream role.

The software developer skills companies need the most

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The software developer skills companies need the most

Find out what software developer skills are in demand by employers and learn how to upskill yourself.

How to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious in your STEM role

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How to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious in your STEM role

Get great tips on being more environmentally conscious at work and make your STEM role sustainable.

Graduate guide to job hunting

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Graduate guide to job hunting

We have put together some specific tips and advice for graduate job hunters to help you find your dream graduate job.

How to excel under different types of management

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How to excel under different types of management

Every boss has a different management style, learn how to talk to them in a way that resonates effectively with our guide.

A recruiter’s guide to LinkedIn: What you should include to look attractive to employers

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A recruiter’s guide to LinkedIn: What you should include to look attractive to employers

Learn how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out and attract great roles and opportunities.

What kind of interview questions should you ask IT infrastructure candidates?

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What kind of interview questions should you ask IT infrastructure candidates?

Enjoy the IntaPeople guide to IT infrastructure interview questions to ask candidates!

How to accelerate your career – even remotely!

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How to accelerate your career – even remotely!

The global pandemic has highlighted just how flexible STEM, software developer and the wide range of IT jobs available can be, and that they are resilient to change and can survive...

5 stress-free ways to upskill your technical knowledge in STEM

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5 stress-free ways to upskill your technical knowledge in STEM

With rapid advancements in the STEM industry and the ever-evolving jobs market, honing your skills set to reflect these changes and anticipate new trends will...

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Tips to cope with stress and burnout in the office or working from home

When we were all faced with the challenge of adjusting to remote working and new workplace polices that limit human contact, feelings of stress or burnout were a...

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5 reasons you should consider a career in recruitment

As we begin to see more recruitment incentives from many businesses across several sectors, many people might be thinking about their next career move.

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How to account for being furloughed on your CV

Struggling with coming up with an explanation for CV gaps? Being on Furlough doesn't mean you're not going to find a better role. We've provided some tips you can use to

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4 female leaders in STEM and how they got there

Be inspired by five famous women in STEM and the female leaders who are paving the way for the future of STEM!

Optimise your social media profiles

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Optimise your social media profiles

Don't let your social media profiles stop you from securing your dream job; optimise your social media profiles with our helpful tips.

Telephone interview preparation

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Telephone interview preparation

Preparation is essential to a successful telephone interview. Find out how to handle a phone interview with our helpful telephone interview tips.

“Tell me about yourself”

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“Tell me about yourself”

You have managed to secure yourself an interview, telephone or more commonly these days a video interview. You know this is your chance to understand the role, a chance to meet your future hiring manager, so you want to...

Understanding the candidate recruitment process

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Understanding the candidate recruitment process

Our Talent Team focus solely on finding you the right job and they are always on hand to offer honest and objective advice.

How to write a good contractor CV

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How to write a good contractor CV

Our consultants have put together this useful guide to help you write a good contractor CV.

COVID-19 job support toolkit

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COVID-19 job support toolkit

If you've been affected by coronavirus we're here to help, our COVID-19 job support toolkit has everything you need to secure a new job.

Finding a new job after redundancy

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Finding a new job after redundancy

To help you find a new job after redundancy and take some of the stress away, we have created a free redundancy toolkit with everything you need.

Resignation advice guide

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Resignation advice guide

You have a job offer but what comes next? We’ve created a resignation letter email template and a job offer letter template alongside some helpful advice.

Formulating a career plan

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Formulating a career plan

How do you know if a job is right for you? Formulating a career plan can help you evaluate whether a job is good fit.

How to write an attention grabbing cover letter

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How to write an attention grabbing cover letter

Not sure how to write a cover letter? Our team have put together a useful guide with examples and templates you can tailor to fit.

Skype video interview

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Video interview tips

Preparation is essential to a successful job interview. Find out more with our helpful video interview tips.

Questions to ask in an interview

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Questions to ask in an interview

We have put together some questions you can ask in an interview to help you decide whether a job is right for you.

Common interview questions

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Common interview questions

Preparing for a job interview will give you confidence. We have compiled a list of some common interview questions so you can plan your answers.

Download our free CV template

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Download our free CV template

Does writing your CV fill you with dread? We have created a CV template to download for free to transform your CV from standard to stand out.

Job search tips

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Job search tips

By planning your search and implementing our job search tips you could have a new job sooner than you think.

Hobbies and interests; top 5 CV mistakes

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Hobbies and interests; top 5 CV mistakes

IntaPeople's top tips on how to successfully add hobbies and Interests in your CV correctly.

Top tips to create an engaging software developer CV

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Top tips to create an engaging software developer CV

You’re great at writing code but maybe writing a CV doesn’t come as naturally. So, how do you write a software developer CV that showcases your skills?

Top CV mistakes

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Top CV mistakes

How to write the perfect CV; we asked our team of recruitment consultants to highlight the key mistakes they commonly see on CVs.

CV advice – How to write a successful CV

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CV advice – How to write a successful CV

Your CV is an opportunity to sell yourself to employers. Check out our useful CV tips and advice guide to help you make the most out of your CV.

Employee workplace benefits; how does your package compare?

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Employee workplace benefits; how does your package compare?

If you want to know exactly how your current employee benefits stack up against other employers in the local area get in touch with our Talent Team.

When is the best time of year to find a job?

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When is the best time of year to find a job?

With Christmas fast approaching, wait…yes, we dared to say the C bomb in October! As the shops are quickly filling with festive goodies from tubs of chocolates to Christmas party foods...

Have you heard of the concerning interview trick doing the rounds?

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Have you heard of the concerning interview trick doing the rounds?

One hiring manger has revealed how he uses the ‘coffee cup trick’ to determine whether a candidate has the right attitude.

Considering relocating? Why Cardiff is the best place to live and work

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Considering relocating? Why Cardiff is the best place to live and work

If you’re looking for an energetic city with a relaxed vibe (yes, that’s an oxymoron), Cardiff is the place for you; it’s unique and great in so many ways.

Should I accept a counter-offer?

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Should I accept a counter-offer?

These are our top five reasons why you should probably reject counter-offers from your employer.

7 things to consider before accepting a job offer

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7 things to consider before accepting a job offer

Receiving a job offer is exciting but it makes sense to take a moment to properly evaluate your options and make sure you are making the best choice for you.

Academia vs industry: Which career path is right for you?

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Academia vs industry: Which career path is right for you?

Are you a life sciences graduate or doctoral student wondering what to do next with your career? Here we look at the pros and cons of academia vs industry.

Jargon buster, understanding pharmaceutical job ads

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Jargon buster, understanding pharmaceutical job ads

Are you, or soon to be, a recent life science graduate? Here we have a quick rundown of common technical acronyms that come up in pharmaceutical job adverts.

Why people change jobs now more than ever

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Why people change jobs now more than ever

7 reasons why you might want a new job. Even if you are content don’t close yourself off to other options as you could be even happier somewhere else!

Should you switch to a career in digital technology?

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Should you switch to a career in digital technology?

The digital economy is growing 50{2dfa1182ec7ee05805b813a9bdf2250092cde9d7c1f61c8843435a2d9f70cb53} faster than the wider economy. Jobs that were once in demand just 10 years ago are being replaced with IT systems that are more cost effective and efficient. If you are pondering a move to digital technology read on as we look at what it takes to join digital.

Why should I use a recruiter when I can send my CV direct?

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Why should I use a recruiter when I can send my CV direct?

Applying direct may make you feel more in control however recruiters have a lot to offer and it is worth giving them a chance to prove their worth.

10 tips to help you get the most out of a careers fair

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10 tips to help you get the most out of a careers fair

A careers fair is a great way to ease yourself into job interviews and job hunting. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of a careers fair.

How do you know if a job is right for you?

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How do you know if a job is right for you?

1. What are your reasons for leaving your current position? This is a good place to start when it comes to evaluating job opportunities. You don’t want to start a new job only to find out that it has the same pitfalls as your current role. 2. Does this job add to your CV? You …

Skype video interview

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10 tips to Skype interview success

Today’s job seeker should be prepared to communicate and conduct interviews across multiple platforms. Skype is arguably one of the most difficult to master.