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• AI in the Hiring Process Posted by Richard Poulter on Wednesday, October 17, 2018

  AI is the latest trend in recruitment; see how companies are using AI to find skilled staff for vacancies, including us here at Maxim Recruitment…

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• Higher Education: A Hidden Gem of Opportunity Posted by Steve Thomas on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Increasing student numbers has driven investment in HE facilities, requiring experienced engineers, project managers, and commercial and claims managers…

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• The importance of stability for permanent job seekers Posted by Adam Cadwaladr on Tuesday, August 21, 2018

  As a permanent sector recruitment consultancy, Maxim are always assessing the stability & continuity of candidates that we speak with. So for those companies wanting to employ on a permanent basis, why is this aspect of your CV so important even if all of your other skills are good enough?…

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• Your Guide to Canada Working Holidays Posted by Steve Thomas on Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Interested in working in Canada? Here’s our guide to the temporary visas available to quantity surveyors, engineers, and other construction professionals…

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• How to Achieve Your Dream Construction Job Posted by Adam Cadwaladr on Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Doing a job you enjoy is likely to lead to greater success and reward and is also a win for your employer. Perhaps you might want to work in a different construction sector in a similar role, or in an entirely different role utilising valuable transferable skills, or perhaps relocation to a different country might reinvigorate you?…

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• The BEST Qualifications to pursue, to specialise in Construction Disputes Posted by Adam Cadwaladr on Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Specialists with a technical construction background, such as in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Planning, Engineering and Construction Management get insights here on which qualifications matter to who…

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• Quantity Surveyors – Could a Career in Bank Monitoring Suit You? Posted by Stuart Hackett on Thursday, May 03, 2018

  Ready to progress in your career? Find out more this role which works directly with the lender to provide advice and support for a planned development…

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• 12 Points to Assess Whether Expert Witness Work is for You Posted by Adam Cadwaladr on Monday, February 26, 2018

  Get our 12 step checklist to see if moving into the construction Expert Witness sector is for you – particularly useful for Quantity Surveyors and Planners…

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• Can Construction Be Automated? Posted by Steve Thomas on Wednesday, February 21, 2018

  Automation is predicted to take 600,000 jobs from the construction industry – construction professionals will need to upskill to remain competitive…

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• Top 5 Reasons Running Your Own Projects at Smaller Contractor is a Good Career Move for Quantity Surveyors Posted by Stuart Hackett on Monday, December 11, 2017

  If you're a QS not currently getting the opportunity to manage your own projects, the growing number of small-medium sized UK contractors might be right for you…

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