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![Is the Change hiring market set to stabilise in 2024?]()
Reading Time: 3 minsIs the Change hiring market set to stabilise in 2024?
As we’re start to see an increasing demand for candidates with data migration, AI and finance transformation skills – are these signs that the Change hiring market is set to stabilise and applicant numbers are increasing?
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![The North West ‘Cyber Corridor’: What you need to know]()
Reading Time: 5 minsThe North West ‘Cyber Corridor’: What you need to know
Here we provide information regarding the Government’s priority of Cyber security, how the creation of the National Cyber Force directly supports that strategy and from there how a Cyber ecosystem has been created in the North West region.
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![Is AI making applying for a job worse than online dating?]()
Reading Time: 4 minsIs AI making applying for a job worse than online dating?
There is a worrying trend beginning to come into the world of recruitment and that is the proliferation of AI bots doing the filtering. Is this lack of human touch and 'swipe to the next' mentality making applying for a job worse than online dating?...
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![Business Analyst roles and increasing candidate availability]()
Reading Time: 3 minsBusiness Analyst roles and increasing candidate availability
The Business Analyst market is showing some encouraging signs of improvement during Q2. Here we explore some current trends in the market and the types of industries that are increasingly looking to hire Business Analysts.
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![Manchester Breakfast Event: AI in the Workplace]()
Reading Time: 2 minManchester Breakfast Event: AI in the Workplace
We are excited to be partnering with The HR World on a Breakfast Networking and Panel event in Manchester on July 3rd exploring AI in the workplace.
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![The Growth of Manchester as a Talent Hotspot]()
Reading Time: 4 minsThe Growth of Manchester as a Talent Hotspot
Here we explore the trend of businesses opting to relocate their operations to the North, and specifically Manchester, as a step towards lowering the cost of hire, whilst maintaining a high calibre workforce. Could it be the spot for your next hire?
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![The Rise in Demand for AI Engineers: UK Hotspot]()
Reading Time: 5 minsThe Rise in Demand for AI Engineers: UK Hotspot
With an increase in digital and technology candidate availability this quarter, we’ve been paying special attention to the rise in demand for Artificial Intelligence skills, and with that, the emergence of specialist AI roles.
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![Sanderson Projects at the APM Sustainability Event]()
Reading Time: 3 minsSanderson Projects at the APM Sustainability Event
Our Projects team recently extended an invitation to all of our Associates to join us at the South-West APM Event around ‘Sustainability in Project Management'. Here we round up what our key takeaways from the event were.
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![Unmasking the Imposter: Empowering Women to Lean into Success]()
Reading Time: 5 minsUnmasking the Imposter: Empowering Women to Lean into Success
Mollie explores the widespread challenge of imposter syndrome and offers actionable strategies for overcoming it. Discover practical tips to acknowledge your successes, harness the power of vulnerability, cultivate self-compassion, and build a...
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![Are Testing vacancies on the rise?]()
Reading Time: 1 minAre Testing vacancies on the rise?
While we’re seeing a rise in demand for automation testing skills, is the UK the only place engineering departments are looking for talent in Q2? We take a look at the market and pose questions for 2024 in this blog.
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![Will the Software Engineering job market start to scale in Q2 2024?]()
Reading Time: 1 minWill the Software Engineering job market start to scale in Q2 2024?
As we start to see an uptick in companies hiring for permanent roles, what does this mean for software engineers currently exploring their career options? With a focus on Scotland, we share our view on the current state of the market.
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![How do we deal with the rise of ghosting in the interview process?]()
Reading Time: 6 minsHow do we deal with the rise of ghosting in the interview process?
Interview ghosting is a big pain point for candidates in today’s job market and is becoming more common. Here we explore the impact this could have on suitable candidates as well as offering our tips on what you should do if this happens to you.
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