Category: Careers Advice

Careers advice for scientific, engineering and manufacturing professionals. Explore job search tips, CV writing, interview guidance, job offers, career development, and starting a new job. Maximise your employment chances with Senex Recruitment.

Career Development, Manufacturing News & Trends

Why Manufacturing Businesses Still Struggle to Fill Critical Roles in a Tougher Job Market

Despite a tougher job market for candidates, many manufacturing businesses still struggle to fill critical technical roles. This article explores why skills shortages, location, experience gaps and changing manufacturing demands continue to make recruitment difficult across the South and South East, with Production Engineering and Electronics being main area of shortage.

Career Development, Careers Advice

Degree, Apprenticeship or Experience: What Develops the Strongest Engineering Talent?

Do degrees, apprenticeships or practical experience develop the strongest engineering talent? Our LinkedIn poll found that 70% of respondents preferred a route with a substantial work-based learning component. We examine what the results mean for students, career changers and engineering employers, alongside the UK’s apparent renewed focus on technical education and apprenticeships.