Your Scenario: It’s early February and you have a few months left before the summer and you need to get yourself a work placement. You know that its essential that you land a placement so as to give yourself the best possible chance of securing a job once you graduate.There was a recent placement fair…
Some careers are a triumph of organisation and forward-planning. But most aren’t. In my experience, most careers are forged out of exploring opportunities, persistence and hard graft. A decade ago, I was In my 20s – enjoying life and working in Technical Sales within the construction industry. All was going well until the recession hit.…
There are few more critical, varied and rewarding roles in the modern workplace than that of the health and safety officer. From protecting the wellbeing of the individual and safeguarding everyday interactions, right through to maintaining the legal standing of the company and preserving corporate reputation, the accomplished practitioner is a real asset for any…
The drive to realise ambitious recycling targets now means that waste management is a burgeoning industry offering a wealth of opportunity. Back in 2000, the EU recycled just over 25% of its waste. In 2014 the EU had managed to increase this to 43%of waste that would have ended up in landfill. By 2020 Northern…