Listening is one of the most important skills for an interviewer to learn. Asking questions is a core part of the role, but being able to listen to the answer and apply it to the job role is crucial. Candidates are taught to answer questions in a particular way, so it helps to think about […]
A technical interview is typically used in the engineering and technology sectors to determine if a candidate has the right skills and experience for a role. While a general interview might focus on soft skills and culture fit, a technical interview is required to determine if a candidate has the right level of knowledge and […]
Every interview is a two-way street. So while the hiring manager might have a string of questions for you, they should also make time to answer your questions. Asking the right questions at the end of an interview offers a few advantages: It lets the hiring manager know that you are seriously considering the opportunity […]
Renewed confidence amongst UK hirers in 2020 New data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows that businesses have become more confident in hiring new staff. The Jobs Outlook Survey for January 2020 demonstrates that there has been a significant increase in hiring activity from businesses. Nolan Director Sean Neary definitely echoes these findings. “As […]
Understandably the UK entered panic mode in March 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic spread rapidly through the country. Rightly so, people’s attention shifted to the health of those close to them and career ambitions took a backseat. Here at Nolan we have seen a big shift over the last week from the clients and candidates […]
In light of the recent Coronavirus pandemic which is impacting the world, here at Nolan we have brought our plans forward to launch our contract arm of the company. As a result, we can now supply Contract/Temporary workers within Engineering. Perhaps you may require cover for perm workers who are in isolation? In certain sectors, […]
