WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH
In the trawls of working life, especially if you find yourself starting a new job or going through a stressful or busy period, it can often be hard to maintain a good work-life balance and this is turn may affect your mental health. We all go through difficult and stressful periods at one point or […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
GOT A NEW JOB – NOW HOW TO LEAVE YOUR OLD ONE?
Most people find themselves changing jobs at one point or another during their career and it can be many different reasons – better money or opportunity, better location, dislike old role or company etc. It can be an exciting time but you need to also remember that not only are you starting somewhere new, you […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
COVER LETTERS: IS YOURS TOP NOTCH OR BOTTOM OF THE PILE?
Being a recruiter, the one thing I can guarantee going into work in the morning is that I will spend part of my day reading through CVs and cover letters. Another thing I can also guarantee is that some of those cover letters will be well written, relevant and of interest, while others not so […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
SETTING YOURSELF UP IN YOUR NEW JOB
When it comes to your first few months in a new workplace it can be stressful trying to settle in – you want to set clear goals, prove yourself and try to get to know people both inside and outside of your own team. Below we have listed some top tips to help set yourself […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
MAKING THE BREAK INTO INDUSTRY FOR GRADUATES
Making the transition into industry can often be difficult as many employers still prefer candidates with industry based experience. Below are some tips on how to get that first bit of experience to make your first break into industry! How to get Industry Experience Consider Temp/Contract Roles Today’s market place is still considered an […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
Common interview questions- Are you prepared for them?
Once you get to the interview stage with a company, you want to make sure you give yourself the best chance for success! If you’ve done a few interviews before you might have notice that although the company, position and level at which the position is at may change, there are a number of common […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
JOBS IN SCIENCE WITHOUT WORKING IN SCIENCE
Coming from a science background myself, when studying for my Bachelors and Masters I always had the same plan in my mind; graduate and go into a lab role. Looking back on it now, I realise how little I was prepared for what you can actually do outside of this path and I wish I […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THORNSHAW!
We are celebrating 20 years here in Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment this week and since inception in 1999 we have come a long way. Not only have we established ourselves as a leading provider of staffing solutions to the Science sector, we are proud of the fact that we have had repeat business from every client […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
BENEFITS OF RETURNING TO AN OLD EMPLOYER
If you’re looking for a new job and are scrolling through job sites you might find that some of the opportunities catching your eye are with a company you previously worked for. Does this mean they are off limits? There are many reasons why you might have finished up with a company in the […]
by: Nicola Dunphy
MAKE YOUR LINKEDIN SHINE – 5 EASY TIPS TO MAKE YOUR LINKEDIN STAND OUT
If you’re on the job hunt, a professional working in industry or simply a student wanting to make a good impression when entering the workforce, it can be guaranteed that companies, recruiters or even colleagues have probably tried looking you up online. Today was of the most common sites that people use for this is […]
by: Nicola Dunphy