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  • woman working

    How To: Make the Most of LinkedIn

    • 30 Mar 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    Our top tips on how to optimise LinkedIn for your job hunt.

  • person on laptop

    Do Your Skills Match What Employers Are Looking For?

    • 2 Mar 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    Identifying the skills employers want and using the knowledge to make your CV stand out is always effective if you follow three simple rules, according to recruitment experts.

  • People looking at building plans

    How Did You Get into Surveying?

    • 17 Feb 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    We talk to three surveyors about how they found out about surveying and made their journey into a successful career.

  • Research

    Why You Should Research a Company Before an Interview

    • 14 Feb 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    Researching prospective employers is essential if you want your job hunt to succeed.

  • men in construction

    Can You Change Your Surveying Sector?

    • 3 Feb 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    If you're a quantity surveyor, valuer or building surveyor looking to change sector, read this article to find out what's possible.

  • man on laptop

    Plan For Your First 90 Days And Ace The Interview

    • 13 Jan 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    How a plan for your first 90 days in a new job can help you ace an interview

  • CV

    Making Your CV Relevant in 2020

    • 10 Jan 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    Take a look at our tips for revamping your CV in 2020

  • Cover letter

    Writing a Winning Cover Letter

    • 8 Jan 2020
    • RICS Recruit

    A good cover letter is essential when applying for a job, giving you a chance to showcase your skills and prove that you’re the right person to recruit.

  • What is your greatest strength?

    7 Common Job Interview Questions

    • 13 Dec 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    What are some of the typical questions you’ll face in a job interview?

  • Apple Pear

    Working for Large Firms v Small Companies

    • 25 Nov 2019
    • Melani King

    Melani King of Heron Partnership discusses the pros and cons of working at big and small businesses.

  • group interview office

    RICS Recruit Group Interview Tips

    • 21 Nov 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    Use our tips to ensure you grab employers’ attention during group interviews.

  • Stress

    Coping with APC Stress

    • 15 Nov 2019
    • Kate Taylor

    Guest blogger and APC assessor Kate Taylor on how to help beat stress at RICS APC time

  • Passing APC

    A guide to help you pass your APC

    • 13 Nov 2019
    • Melani King

    Melani King of Heron Partnerships gives her useful tips on passing your APC.

  • Mock APC

    What happens at the RICS APC final assessment interview?

    • 11 Nov 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    Worried about what your APC Final Assessment could be like? Here is an example of an APC Mock Final Assessment Interview.

  • APC Study

    Your APC Case Study Tips

    • 29 Oct 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    Choosing projects for your APC case study must be done carefully to best reflect your skills and experience.

  • Interview

    APC Advice from Tim Jones: Experience Counts

    • 11 Oct 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    Tim Jones provides guidance for APC candidates and takes a look at the Contract Practice competency.

  • Survival life buoy

    Surviving the First Day on a New Job

    • 9 Oct 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    What do you need to make it through day one?

  • Jobs

    Why You Should Use Niche Job Boards

    • 27 Sep 2019
    • RICS Recruit

    Using the right website can make a huge difference in your job search.