I have ran careers events for opportunity-seekers every six months for past 3.5 years. Be they in-person, or virtual, a lot of effort goes in to a few hours of contact time between prospective applicant and exhibiting organisations. It got me thinking that there must be some added value EqualEngineers can offer when bridging the …
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What are assessment centres? Many larger organisations like to use assessment centres as part of the selection process. The aim is for the employer to ensure you have the skills and background you claimed in your initial application and to see how well you perform at various tasks, usually with a focus on group exercises. …
What is psychometric testing? It’s easy to be put off when you go for an engineering role and see that the application process includes psychometric tests. However, many of the UK’s biggest companies use them as part of the selection process, so it’s important to know what they are and why employers use them. Psychometric …
Engineering is a great career choice, but there are many misconceptions about the industry out there which only serve to put people off. Let’s tackle four of the most persistent myths about engineers: “I won’t get a chance to be creative” Actually, as those involved in designing the project, engineers are usually the most creative …
So you want to be an engineer? Let’s bust a few myths about the profession Read More »
Your CV is usually the first opportunity you have to make a good impression with a prospective employer. As such, it’s important to make it as strong as possible. Here are our top tips for a winning CV: 1. Choose the right CV CVs fall into three main categories. Chronological CVs are the most widely …