Top tips for getting the most out of your relationship with a recruiter
If you’re a job seeker in the current climate, you will more than likely come across a recruiter in your job search sooner or later – but just how do you get the most out of working with an agency? At Marine People, we’re dedicated to finding you the perfect role in this uncertain time, […]
IR35: What, Why and When?
With the new IR35 changes looming, we look at what what the legislation involves, why it is being and implemented and how it will affect contractors in the maritime industry. in April 2020, the new changes for ‘off-payroll working rules’ will come into place as the government look to ensure contractors that work like employees […]
How to answer competency based interview questions
More and more engineering interviews are now being conducted as competency-based. Although competency-based interviews aren’t new (they have been around since the 1980s), they are fast becoming one of the most popular interview formats, meaning that you need to know what to expect, how to prepare, and how best to answer competency-based interview questions. Competency-based […]
Three steps to make your LinkedIn profile a useful tool in your job search
There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is the most important social media for professionals – but how can you use the site and your profile to land your perfect job? Step one– Make sure your profile represents the very best of you. Any online profile you have should be an ideal depiction of yourself – LinkedIn’s […]
How to ace your first engineering interview
You’ve got your qualifications and now you’re ready to enter the world of employment as an engineer- but how do you make sure you knock that first interview out of the park? We’ve got some tips for fledgling engineers. Preparation As the adage goes – fail to prepare and you are preparing to fail – […]
SITUATIONAL SUCCESS: How to answer competency based interview questions
More and more engineering interviews are now being conducted as competency based. Although competency based interviews aren’t new, they have been around since the 1980’s, they are fast becoming one of the most popular interview formats, meaning that you need to know what to expect, how to prepare, and how best to answer competency based […]
