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 Are you looking for some career inspiration? Do you want to work with cutting edge technology in a constantly evolving industry? If the answer is yes, then a career in medical imaging could be the right choice for you.   Cutting Edge Technology The technology used for medical imaging is complex and continually evolving. This means there is an increasing number of career options available depending on your interests and skills. Obviously, there are the traditional roles of medical imaging technicians or x-ray technologists that specialise in producing and diagnosing anatomical images. However, there are also information technology-based roles that offer an alternative career path within the health industry.   Medical imaging is becoming increasingly digitised, which means there are now large amounts of digital data. The ability to manipulate this data improves diagnostics and can improve health outcomes. In order to control and exploit all this valuable data, yo...

COVID has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives. None more so than on the way we work. Working from home is now expected, and that means many interviews are now conducted from home too. Interviews can be difficult at the best of times, but remote interviewing adds extra challenges. Here is our guide to help you overcome them.   Be Organised You should always prepare for an interview. Read the resume, prepare questions and book a meeting room. Being prepared is even more critical when you are conducting an interview remotely. You need to communicate with the candidate in advance and make sure they know what is going to happen. Confirm Who will initiate the meeting, what platform will you be using and who else will be attending.   Prepare your interview questions based on the job role and the candidate's resume. If it is likely that the role will involve working remotely then also target traits such as: Self-motivation Discipline Tech-savvy Respo...

Latest IT jobs trends report has just been posted on ITjobswatch.co.uk and makes for some interesting reading. While there is little change in the top-rated technologies or job titles, further down the list shows where the jobs growth and emerging technologies are.   Cloud Computing Many of the growth skills relate to cloud technology such as Azure and AWS (Amazon Web Services) or languages such as Python or Django. Of all the cloud technologies on the list, the most impressive mover was AWS. There are three different entries for AWS in the top 250 entries. ●      AWS Engineer ●      AWS Lambda ●      AWS DevOps ●      AWS Cloud Formation   All three AWS skills have improved on their previous ranking by a minimum of 148 places and in the case of AWS DevOps, a whopping 327 places! The growth in demand for AWS skills applies across the UK with permanent vacancies up in all geographi...

We are spending more time than ever before online, predominantly engaged in Social Media. It's how we form connections, network with others and learn about what is happening at a local and international level. Companies create and control their brand through coordinated Social media activity. As a result, it's easier to engage with a targeted demographic and send your message directly to those you want to hear it. This ability makes social media the perfect addition to an IT recruitment tool kit.   What is Social Recruiting? Social recruiting, also known as social hiring or social media recruiting, is about connecting with potential candidates through the use of social media. It's all about leveraging connections to spread the word and reach candidates that might otherwise be unaware of your job vacancies.   In theory, social media works as follows: You post and share a new vacancy on your company's social media platforms. Your followers and employees the...

Given the unprecedented times we are living through, employment and job security are often at the forefront of our thoughts. The unfortunate combination of Covid and Brexit has left many on furlough, facing redundancy or actively seeking new employment. Due to the current economic downturn and business uncertainty, companies need to maintain employment flexibility. Therefore, an increasing number of available jobs are no longer permanent positions but contract assignments. There are pros and cons to contracting. Some people love the variation, flexibility and higher earnings. In contrast, others prefer the stability of ongoing employment and benefits such as sick leave and holidays. While contracting may not be your first choice, you may find it is the only option available. Here's a quick guide to get you familiar with the basics.   Securing a Contract There are usually two different routes for securing a contract. Either directly through the hiring company or through an IT ...

There are many types of software developer out there. It doesn't matter if they code in C# .net, Java, Python or VB, the best developers all share the same attributes. Obviously, every company wants to hire a good developer. So, what are the attributes you should be looking for? They Care About Results A good developer will care about the success of the product they are creating. They will have a positive disposition and a can-do attitude. You know you can rely on them to get the job done no matter how tight the deadline and they will use their initiative to overcome any obstacles in their way. Excellent Communication Skills Believe it or not, there is a direct correlation between good development skills and good communication skills. An experiencedcoder must be able to ask the right questions and interpret the response. They need to grasp concepts quickly and should never require step by step instructions. Able to Self-Manage Great developers are reliable and dependabl...

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to transform the business landscape. One area that has experienced significant change is employment. Many workers have either lost their roles, are furloughed or are now working from home. Consequently, for industries conducting business as usual, recruitment is becoming a significant challenge. IT is one sector where there is still high demand, and the hiring process is becoming difficult. One way to lessen those recruitment challenges is to work with an IT Recruitment Agency . Here's why. COVID-19 Recruitment Challenges   COVID-19 is impacting the recruitment process in several different ways: ●      Self-isolation and social restrictions are impacting hiring. As well as changing the type of roles available. ●      Increasing demand for IT Security, Web and Comms skills ●      Relocation not currently an option for many candidates ●      Social distancin...