candidate blog listing content listing
- How It's Engineered
How the Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof works: The engineering behind England's World Cup venue
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium engineering explained, retractable oculus roof, 720ft trusses and the world's largest halo board. Here's how the Mercedes-Benz Stadium's roof, which opens like a camera aperture, works.
- The Performance Platform
From player to CEO: Ryan Brierley’s next chapter at Salford
From the pitch to the boardroom, Ryan Brierley’s move to CEO mirrors Morson’s focus on opportunity and progression.
- Renewable Energy
- Oil and Gas
Transitioning skills and knowledge from oil & gas to renewable energy jobs
Contractors with skills in oil & gas need not panic, because a lot of these skills can be transitioned across to th...
The interview process is designed to challenge you, to assess your skills, experience and enthusiasm for a role. Be...
- ED&I
- Diversity and inclusion
- Leadership
“Give to Gain”: Reflections from International Women’s Day with Smart Works Greater Manchester
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, we reflect on this year’s powerful theme, “Give to Gain.” To mark t...
- Recruitment
- Advice
- Mental health
Imposter syndrome: When your career moves faster than your confidence
If regardless of your achievements, you hear that voice in your head asking: When will they realise I’m not actuall...
- Screening
- Professional Services
- Aerospace and Defence
How do I get security clearance in the UK? (2026 update)
Gaining security clearance is often an essential part of the vetting process for many public or government-related...
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Career Advice
Looking for a job in the AI era? Build the skills that will define 2030
40% of core job skills will change by 2030. Do you know how to prepare? Discover future-proof job skills set and wa...
What happens when a hiring manager asks why they should hire you in a job interview? We answer the question, and di...
- Career Advice
- Engineering
- Ex-forces
Career Returners: Finding your way back to work after a break
Deciding on returning to work after a career break can be quite intimidating but luckily there are some ways to eas...
- Building Construction and Infrastructure
- Interview
10 interview questions for a job in construction and how to answer them (examples)
When applying for a job in construction, you should expect a face-to-face interview which is mixed with both perso...
- Career Advice
- Recruitment
Your LinkedIn profile is getting views. Here’s what’s stopping the message
If you're wondering why your LinkedIn profile get views but no messages you need to read this article. Find out wha...
- Recruitment
- HR
What BBC's The Traitors tells us about workplace teamwork
BBC series The Traitors can tell us a lot about group psychology and the way various personality types adapt to sit...
- Building Construction and Infrastructure
Your first day on a construction site: what to expect
What should you expect on your first day on a construction site? From inductions and PPE to teamwork and site aware...
- Interview
- Career Advice
The 7 Second Challenge: How to sell yourself in 7 seconds
It is believed that on average, hiring managers spend just 7 seconds reviewing a CV. But how long does it take for...
- Rail and transportation
- Apprenticeships
5 rail qualifications to boost your career in rail
Need to boost your career in the Rail industry? Consider upskilling with one of these rail qualifications.
