Brownlee Cale

31/10/2023

Employers that are great at interviewing often bag the best candidates.

Many candidates turn down job offers due to a poor interview experience! So it's crucial you get it right.

If you're interviewing soon, here are some top tips 💡

💻 Make sure you prepare

It looks bad if you're late, unprepared or rushed. Arrive on time, if you're joining via a video link, make sure you know who you're interviewing and re-read their CV beforehand.

💬 Allow time for conversation

Don't dive straight in with questions and start grilling your candidate. There's room for conversation and showing your human side will help the candidate relax.

❓ Ask behavioural interview questions

Behavioural questions help you delve deeper into a candidate’s skills and abilities. Ask about their past experiences, so you can see how they’d handle specific situations at work.

Find out more 👇

By using the right engineering interview techniques, you can assess a person’s skills, abilities and fit for your company culture.

23/10/2023

A throwback to some fantastic feedback we received after working closely with a Commercial Director. We were able to secure a brilliant new role and they really settled in well.

We always take the time to understand what every person we speak to is looking for in a job.

Where relevant, we can support your search with tools such as EQ-i assessments as they give insights into how a person acts in certain situations.

EQ-i allows both the individual and the company to identify if they’re the right fit, so both can make choices on the next move.

We do more than place someone in a role, we support them through their whole journey and beyond.

18/10/2023

Here are 5 common reasons why people leave jobs:

😫 Bad management­

🤷 Lack of opportunities to use skills/abilities

☠️ Toxic workplace environment or culture

📈 Promotions – the offer of a promotion elsewhere, or they weren't promoted in time

😡 Too much or too little work

It doesn't have to be this way for your business... With the right culture, nurture and through the provision of the right opportunities, you can better retain your team.

We've put together a blog that explores employee retention in more depth
👇

Employee retention is crucial to any successful organisation. We all know bringing in new people is costly and time consuming.

16/10/2023

It's great to see that Kier Group is set to restart construction on two new railway stations on the Walsall to Wolverhampton line.

Budget and timescales for completion are under review, but many Buckingham Group team members will be remobilised to work on this important project.

Find out more

Construction to resume on stalled West Midlands sites

11/10/2023

Our very own Mark Ingoe will be running the Great North Run in September 2024 for a fantastic cause - Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity!

Mark is a huge advocate for improving mental health in the engineering and construction industries, which is why he's raising vital funds for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity - The only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.

Mark has already started his training and has set up a JustGiving page! We'll be resharing the link nearer the time, but any early donations are greatly appreciated.🏃‍♂️

Find out more https://bit.ly/46mxSwY

08/10/2023

Okay it's time to STOP dreading Mondays! 🫣

Let's change the way you feel about work.

We genuinely care about your success, so let's look for a new role together.

We support people into roles within the following sectors:
- Civil Engineering
- Mining
- Water (MEICA & Civils)
- Build

Speak to us today! https://bit.ly/3QcelYl

03/10/2023

Stop for a moment and consider the real cost of a bad hire. 🤔

It’s not just the recruitment and onboarding expenses you need to consider.

A bad hire can result in, decreased morale, negative cultural changes, lower productivity and more people leaving. 😫

So how do you avoid bringing the wrong person onboard?

- Consider emotional intelligence assessments.

- Set clear expectations regarding job duties, responsibilities, and performance expectations.

- Be sure to do your due diligence and consider working with a recruiter to make sure you get it right.

More advice available over on our blog 👇

It’s not just the recruitment and onboarding expenses you need to consider. In fact, a bad hire can have far-reaching consequences.

26/09/2023

In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted CV makes all the difference in securing your dream job.

Trust us when we say - Employers have very little time to read through CV’s. If your CV is unclear, badly structured or has obvious typos, it's likely it'll go straight in the no pile.

Here are three things you can do to make a good impression:

💻 Pay attention to your structure

Use the top section of your CV to get straight to the point. Highlight the skills and experience that the employer is looking for.

📝 Keep it clear, concise and relevant

Make sure the skills and experience you list match the requirements of the role. If your CV lists irrelevant skills, it’ll quickly get disregarded.

📢 Talk about your achievements (And don’t forget the numbers!)

If there’s one thing that’s often lacking on a CV, it’s people talking through their achievements. Make sure you highlight them and don't forget to include numbers and statistics e.g. you generated a X% increase in team efficiency.

Find out more

Employers have very little time to read through CV’s. So, you really need to grab attention and make a good impression straight away.

22/09/2023

It’s great to see that STRABAG has expanded their UK presence with the recruitment of several former Buckingham Group team members.

The recruits will help establish a new Build division.

There’s lots in store for the UK division of Strabag and we’re looking forward to seeing what’s next.

Read more

Austrian civils giant to set up UK building business with pool of staff

18/09/2023

🌟 Your feedback is always valued! 🌟

Project Director Tim provided us with this statement after we found him a new role.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond as we know how stressful finding a job can be.

With our people first approach, you can rest assured you're in safe hands.

If you need help finding a new role, get in touch!

11/09/2023

Does your job feel unrewarding, repetitive, dull and/or stressful?

It's time to change the way you feel about work by starting your job search today.

And we're here to help you find work in the following sectors:
- Civil Engineering
- Mining
- Water (MEICA & Civils)
- Build

Our team are customer focused, NOT sales, so you can rest assured we're looking for shared successful outcomes!

Head to our site to see our latest opportunities 💻 https://brownleecale.com/job-listings/

05/09/2023

Are you interviewing a candidate this week?

We've seen our fair share of interviews, so here's some advice on the best techniques.

First things first - Prepare! 💻

You wouldn’t expect a candidate to turn up to an interview unprepared, so make sure you’re ready too. Set up the video meeting link or arrive in the interview room early. Trust us... It looks bad if you're late.

Break the ice 🧊

Don't dive straight in with questions and start grilling your candidate. There's room for conversation and showing your human side will help the candidate relax.

Ask behavioural interview questions 🤔

Behavioural questions help you delve deeper into a candidate’s skills and abilities. Ask about their past experiences, so you can see how they’d handle specific situations at work.

More advice 👇

By using the right engineering interview techniques, you can assess a person’s skills, abilities and fit for your company culture.