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FROM AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE – JACK’S STORY
Apprenticeships may not always be the direct route to a dream job but they can often open up a wealth of career ideas and opportunities that help to guide young people on the right path. Jack Sumner from Wakefield had been sure from a young age that he wanted to… Read More
A parents guide to a career in manufacturing
Many Leeds businesses are struggling to attract young people into a career in manufacturing and there’s a real shortage of young people in the sector. If we don’t start taking this more seriously, a future skills shortage could affect our economy massively. It’s no surprise that manufacturing & engineering graduates… Read More
Recruit for attitude, train for skills!
Did you know that our personalities are largely formed by the age of 4? Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviours that makes us all unique. It’s the way we each view, understand and relate to the outside world, as well as how we see ourselves. The right… Read More
How to nail that job interview!
Your next interview doesn’t have to be scary……as long as you plan, plan, and plan some more! An interesting fact to know is that interviewers usually make their mind up about you in the first few minutes of you walking into the room, and most businesses recruit on personality rather… Read More
Graduates ‘highly’ concerned about their future employer’s culture
A survey of recent graduates has determined what attracts millennials to their future employers. The research was carried out by recruitment specialists, The Works Recruitment, who have offices in both Bradford and Leeds. The results identified the top employment motivators to be salary (84%), followed by location (74%) and access… Read More