
How to answer difficult interview questions.
Job interviews come in many different formats. To help you prepare it is always a good idea to as...

Using Generative AI to Write a CV
Using Generative AI to Write a CV.Writing a CV can be overwhelming. In some ways the extensive a...

How to be indispensable outside of your organisation.
Carrington West proudly sponsored the CIHT’s emerging professional conference (EPC) in April. Th...

How to be indispensable at work.
Carrington West proudly sponsored the CIHT’s emerging professional conference (EPC) in April. The...

IR35: The Impact on the Contractor Market
Carrington West’s contractor insurance partner, Kingsbridge, has released a white paper on the ...

What does it mean to be indispensable at work?
Carrington West proudly sponsored the CIHT’s emerging professional conference (EPC) in April. Th...

Career Focus: Why it is a good time to consider a career as a fibre engineer.
There has never been a better time to join the fibre provider sector. Below I have outlined some ...

How to Write a Great Cover Letter (With Examples)
How to Write a Great Cover LetterCover letters are arguably the most frustrating and arduous pa...

The worst answers to interview questions and what they should’ve said instead!
As recruiters we spend all day every day speaking to candidates about jobs and managers about ca...

Tips for Starting in a New Job
Starting a new job can be stressful, especially if it’s in a completely new sector or a new city...

Setting Career Goals in the New Year
As the new year begins, many people take the opportunity to set new career goals for themselves....

Conferences - the return of networking in-person
Conferences - the return of networking in-personFor what seemed like an eternity, Carrington Wes...

Life after university; transitioning to your first job
Transitioning from full time education to full time employment is exciting. However, it normally...

Top Tips for Your Job Search After University
Looking for your first “real” job after you graduate can be pretty daunting. You’ve invested a...

5 Things I’ve Learnt from 5 Years at Carrington West
Town Planning Team Leader Kevin O’Shea is celebrating five years with Carrington West this mont...

Graduate Guide to Building a LinkedIn Profile
Creating a LinkedIn account is easy much like any social media site. Setting up your profile a...

Build a Better Graduate CV
Do you want to improve your CV, or are you writing your CV for the first time? Follow these ti...

Contractor Guide to National Insurance Changes
Contractor Guide to National Insurance ChangesThe government has increased the national insuran...

IWD2022: Q&A With Harriet Simmonds, Senior Consultant Highways
Harriet Simmonds is a Senior Consultant with Carrington West’s highways team. She began her car...

IWD2022: Q&A With Claire Shinar, Buildings & Construction Senior Consultant
Claire Shinar is a Senior Consultant in buildings & construction team where many of the professi...