You’ve finally plucked up the courage, you’re in your boss’s office and you’ve just handed in your notice as you’ve received a fantastic new job offer which you’re going to accept. It’s an exciting position – more responsibility, a new challenge; somewhere you can really develop. But your current employer plays their trump card, and
As a working professional, it is more than likely you have written and re-written your CV more than a handful of times – but if you’re re-writing your CV for contracting purposes it can be a little different. A standard CV tends to include a small bio about yourself, your education, work experience and skills
Looking for a new job role can at times be a difficult challenge to face, checking job boards for your dream job, completing long-winded application forms and checking emails in the hope of a response – it can be easy to get stuck in this draining cycle. In order to help keep your job search
Company culture is more important than ever. You want to create an environment that people want to be a part of and want to contribute to. Company culture has the power to motivate or frustrate employees so getting it right is essential – it is especially important to get it right within the world of
Graduating soon? Does the thought of the ‘real world’ where you have to pay taxes, show up on time and work from 9-5 scare you? Chances are you’re waiting to graduate with an impeding sense of dread, wondering if outside of uni life you can survive? Let’s start by forgetting this idea of the ‘real
Here at Highfield we pride ourselves on the unrivaled service we provide. We understand that securing a job in architecture can be pretty overwhelming, so that’s where we come in. We want to relieve stress and help you showcase your skills in the best possible way to get you in front of some of the
Do you spend your mornings running around searching for things you should have found the night before? Hectic and rushed mornings are a sure-fire way to start the day late and flustered. By introducing a morning routine, you can save time, have some structure and make that commute to work a little more bearable. So
So you’ve impressed in the interview and the job is nearly yours, but in the growing age of social media, it doesn’t end there. The interview is no longer always the final deal breaker; more and more employees are taking to social media after an interview to check the fit is as perfect as they
The Olympics gets underway this weekend and countries all over the world will be focused on the athletic event. Many of us will watch in awe of the skill, dedication, talent and focus that athletes from all over the world put in. Yet these traits do not only apply to Olympic athletes, they can also
