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Switching from contract to perm – why, exactly?
May 13th
The contract market within the engineering market has been notoriously lucrative in former years. Contractors, while forfeiting their right to benefits like company cars, pensions and healthcare, earned considerably higher rates than their permanent counterparts and the flexibility from the labour market that they facilitated was welcomed by hiring managers.
Contractors were appointed for a project until their skills were no longer required and released with a typical notice period of just a week – when the contractor could look towards their next role or take the family away over the school summer holidays! More >
Long-term career planning
Mar 31st
For those who’ve suffered as a result of the recession – taking redundancy, accepting a reduction in hours or overtime, or agreeing to a pay cut or salary freeze – thinking long-term about career progression can seem almost laughable, as fewer work opportunities create an all-round sense of gratitude by those lucky enough to hang onto their jobs and a sense of urgency among those looking for work.
While it’s completely understandable that jobseekers responsible for various financial commitments (mortgages, bills and looking after a family, etc) are less concerned about whether a position meets overall career aspirations and more about whether it brings in enough money to put food on the table, it can mean that long-term career planning takes a backseat during an economic downturn. More >
Six tips for managing counter offers
Mar 5th
When you’ve been to the effort of updating and tailoring your CV or resume, have attended interviews, second interviews and, in many cases, a telephone interview before that, it’s not surprising that if your eventual resignation is met with a counter offer from your current employer, it can lead to confusion about the best course of action.
Here are six top tips for handling a counter offer: More >
Five advantages of permanent work
Feb 24th
“Contract or perm?” – It’s one of the most widely debated topics within the engineering community and, as with most things in life; there are pros and cons to both.
This is the first in a series of blogs addressing the advantages and disadvantages of working on a permanent or contract basis – for you and the company hiring you. More >