I am often contacted by trainee and graduate Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors who are looking for their first job. Some are looking for part time roles whilst studying, whilst others have graduated and are looking for their first full time job.  Many find this first step the hardest and with every employer looking for some level of experience they often turn to us for help. Unfortunately we are not often able to help as our clients generally have highly specific requirements for candidates with specific areas of experience. Even though I can’t help directly, I always like to support with advice.

So, here it is. It’s not rocket science but I am told that it has helped in the past so it could help you.

During the past 12 months I have seen a definite shift in hiring patterns in the Surveying market. Due to the specialist focus of my work I am often asked by employers and job seekers for a market overview, so here are my findings and how they may affect you.

Holding on to and attracting good quality staff in a busy market is key to keeping up with the growing demands of a growing company. As you grow, so do your staff requirements and those new staff members have to come from somewhere…

Working with Surveyors of all ages I spend a large proportion of my time talking to people about their experiences, both in the workplace and at job interviews.

Everyone is aware of age discrimination laws as part of the Equality Act 2010 and for most people it appears to be the older job seeker that comes to mind when someone mentions age discrimination, however, recently I have seen the other side of the coin.

Christmas can be the best time to search for a new job. Shrug off your Christmas party hangover, beat the competition and kick off the New Year with your perfect job.