The Highfield Blog

Highfield Professional Solutions are experts within the Technical Engineering industry. Here we provide you with blog articles on the latest industry news, company updates and recruitment trends.

Best Buildings in London

Cities are defined by their iconic skylines and London is no exception. London is renowned for some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. From old to new, traditional to contemporary, art deco to gothic and many styles in between, there are hundreds of great buildings in the city. We’ve compiled a list of our

What will the new retail market mean for the water sector?

From April 2017, non-household water customers within England and Wales will have the power to choose who supplies their water. This means around 1.2 million businesses, public sector organisations and charities will have more power over their water. This change will provide huge economic and environmental benefits, as well as customers being able to shop

Get your career in rail on track

The number of major railway projects underway and in the pipeline, combined with the Government’s National Infrastructure Delivery Plan that commits a further £100billion worth of investment by 2021, is making 2017 an extremely exciting time to kick start a career in rail. The railways of Britain are undergoing a huge transformation with London’s new

5 European Holiday destinations if you love architecture

Summer is in full swing, and if you are yet to have had a holiday then it’s time to get one booked. Scientific studies believe that taking a proper holiday with no work distractions can actually increase work productivity. “Change your environment, change your mind-set”, so with that in mind here are 5 top European

Architecture Trends for 2017

Architecture and design is constantly evolving. New technologies and materials are becoming available and new designs and layouts are becoming more popular; it is clear to see that the way we think about architecture is changing. Let’s take a look at the biggest architecture trends that are likely to be seen throughout 2017. Colours Colours

New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers

If you’re on the lookout for your next job or thinking about a possible change in your career, then the new year is the perfect time to get your job search on track. Stop wishing for that new job and simply make it your goal in 2017 to secure your dream role by following these

How To Ace A Job Interview On The Phone

With the job market more competitive than ever, recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly opting on doing their initial job interviews over the telephone. The thought of a telephone interview may at first fill you with joy; you don’t have to get dressed up, you don’t have to leave the house and yes, you could

How can LinkedIn help you secure your next job?

LinkedIn is famously known as the social network for professionals, it allows both active job seekers and passive candidates to promote their skills and experience to recruiters and companies, as well as being able to network with fellow professionals. Although LinkedIn now has 433 million members, many of us are not as clued up on

Brexit – the Impact on the Architecture Industry

Since the recent vote to leave the European Union, uncertainty has been felt throughout the UK, especially within the Architectural industry. Architects are fretting about future workloads, project delays and potential staff cuts since the decision was announced. Although the Brexit news definitely poses a level of unknown throughout the industry, it seems that it

How to find your dream job

Stuck in a rut, wanting to progress and get your career back on track? Read on for our top tips to ensure you are on your way to securing your dream role! 1) Passion The simplest part of securing your dream job is to make sure you are doing something you enjoy and are passionate

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