One of the most up-and-coming, interactive tools available in Computer Aided Architecture Design of the 21st century is Building Information Modelling, or BIM. BIM is a multi-dimensional tool that allows designers, contractors and clients the opportunity to virtually realise their architecture designs without having to physically lift a single stone.…...
Keeping Active With A Desk Job
With research concluding that sitting for prolonged periods can be as harmful as smoking the importance of keeping active with a desk job has never been more apparent. The risk is not resolved with regular evening exercise rather ensuring that you are active during the day too. Most of us…...
Feeling Confident At Networking Events
In the early days of my career, the thought of going to business networking events left me anxious. The thought of me being stood in a corner sipping tea while everyone else mingled. But with a bit of practise and some helpful tips from friends I started to enjoy the…...
Common Errors On CV’s
I must look at over 30 CV's every day and it surprises me how many I delete before even finishing the personal statement. A CV is a 'first impression' and we all know how important they are. Most recruiters get over 50 CV's for every job they post online so…...
Ivan Sentch, The Man Who Printed An Aston Martin
We have all started to hear about 3D printers and the futuristic applications we may soon all take advantage of, but at the moment sunglasess, shoes and iPhone cases are about as far as our imagination has taken us.Wrong.Meet Ivan Sentch, a programmer from Auckland, New Zealand who is currently printing…...
Make Yourself Findable For Recruiters
When a new job vacancy comes through to us our task of recruiting the best candidate for the role is split into; 50% posting job descriptions to job boards and social media. 50% headhunting potential candidates. When it comes to job boards, candidates will have included contact information, experience and…...
Securing Your First CAD Job
After leaving university, most graduates want to jump into the workplace but come across a "chicken and the egg" problem faced by millions. It seems every business wants candidates with experience but no businesses are willing to provide training and allow candidates to gain that all important experience. As a…...
Should I Work For Nothing?
There is currently a vicious circle in the job market, where by employers are looking for candidates with experience and not willing to give the basic training. This leaves recent graduates with very few options with regards to finding work place experience. Its easy to see why employers are not…...