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  • Becoming an RICS Member

    • 30 Mar 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    Becoming a member of RICS opens up a world of opportunities. Take a look at why you should consider RICS qualification if you want to get ahead in your career.

  • Why MRICS surveyors are in demand all over the world

    • 17 May 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    Construction is booming globally. Surveyors are needed and RICS chartered surveyors can command respect, great salaries and fascinating opportunities

  • Networking: How and why should you do it?

    • 29 Apr 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    Networking isn't something that should only happen when you are looking for a new job. It should be a regular occurrence and, done right, can be enjoyable, personally profitable and beneficial.

  • Surveying job references: Frequently asked questions

    • 7 Apr 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    In the surveying industry, building a strong reputation and making the right connections is key to getting on. Choosing the right people to be your referees is just the start of this process.

  • Why CPD training is your shortcut to success

    • 7 Apr 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    This guide will help you to see the benefits of completing CPD. It will help you find an approach that works for you.

  • The ultimate guide to nailing your interview

    • 5 Apr 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    Recruiters don’t just want to know about your skills and experience, they want to get a sense of your personality and how you will fit into the business. We’ve put together some advice to make sure you’re ready for each interview stage.

  • Networking

    How to network, present and cross-sell as a surveyor

    • 2 Apr 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    For many surveyors, the idea of sales meetings, networking events and large-scale presentations is daunting.

  • Using interview feedback to get a new job

    • 29 Mar 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    From graduate to senior surveyors, receiving and acting on feedback from other colleagues regularly is key. Whether that's landing your dream job or earning that promotion.

  • Quantity Surveyor: Career progression

    • 26 Mar 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    A quantity surveyor is responsible for working out how much it will cost to construct a building and maintain it.

  • Colliers International Launch International Graduate Programme

    • 11 Jan 2021
    • RICS Recruit

    Leading global real estate services and investment management company, Colliers International, in partnership with RICS have launched real estates’ first truly international graduate programme.

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    How To: Make the Most of LinkedIn

    • 30 Mar 2020
    • RICS Recruit

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

  • 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.

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    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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?