The Energy Event 2012
Utility People exhibited for the first time this month at The Energy Event 2012 in Birmingham, and what an exciting place to start our energy events portfolio… Utility People enjoyed exhibiting alongside many of their existing clients and it gave us the ability to not only to gain valuable information and insight in to new, [...]
How to deal with a Job Rejection
Human nature puts the majority of us in a defensive mood when we have been successful in anything. Stats tell us that you will have 3-4 interviews before landing the right role, meaning job rejection is an inevitable part of the job hunt process. It is important to be true to yourself and look back [...]
Get noticed when applying for Energy Jobs
We all know how hard it is to get noticed when applying for jobs online – here’s some of our top do’s and dont’s… One of the best methods to be introduced to a company is to get recommended by someone you know – although this is not always going to be easy as you [...]
Questions to be prepared to be asked in an Energy Interview
1. Tell me about yourself… 2. What made you choose this career? 3. Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? 4. What do you know about our organisation, why do you want to work here and what can you bring to the company? 5. What do you think our company can bring you? 6. [...]
How to make your social media profiles energy job friendly
Social Media is now a massive part of our day to day lives, and it’s important not to forget how those photos, statuses and tweets may appear professionally. Employers often will trawl social media sites to conduct research on job candidates and if the impression you give on the social networking sites is not what [...]
Midnight Walk – We did it!
On behalf of Utility People we would like to thank everyone who supported us to raise money for Grove House Hospice in St Albans. Our strong and dedicated team of 14 braced the wind and rain last Saturday 16th June 2012 to walk on behalf of the Hospice and have so far raised nearly £600 [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Take a Counter Offer
Using another job offer as a bargaining chip may be tempting, but too often, it ends badly. If you want a raise, then negotiate it on your own merits–or prepare to move on. Employers often make counteroffers in a moment of panic. But after the initial relief passes, you may find your relationship with [...]
Just Giving
In a highly competitive market, Utility People have developed a culture to provide not only a first class service to our clients, but also a highly ethical one. This culture and ethos spills over into our own recruitment policy of hiring young local talent and giving them the tools to grow and develop. Taking this [...]
“Switch On” to Utility People
By Lauren-Jade Kemp We’re finally up and running…. Utility People have joined the blogging revolution, so welcome to our first blog. Utility People are the Specialist Recruiters to the Energy Industry providing ‘Energy Jobs to Energy Professionals’. Now we know many of you may be thinking “Just another recruitment company”, but don’t right us off [...]