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Engineering
Get to know... Alesha
Name: Alesha MatoRole: Consultant, EngineeringJoined MorePeople: February 20241.Describe your job in three words: Dedication, Partnership, Team 2.What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? A YouTube Channel (watch this space!)3.Which famous person would you love to meet? Adam Sandler 4.Favourite drink? Lemonade 5.Best holiday destination so far? Greece 6.What are you currently reading? The Savage Way- Greg Savage 7.Current favourite song? Burna Boy- City Boys 8.If you weren’t a recruiter, what would you be? Sales 9.If you had to watch only one tv show over and over forever, which one would it be? Made in Chelsea 10.What’s your biggest claim to fame? Starting a clothing Brand 11.Where were you born? Peterborough 12.What’s your proudest moment? Graduating in Sport and Exercise Science 13.Dogs or Cats? Dogs 14.Which football team do you support? Liverpool 15.What skill do you wish you possess? Ability to play football!16.What’s your guilty pleasure? Disney Films 17.What did you want to be when you were a kid? Singer 18.What three things are you taking to a deserted island? Friends, Family, Ball 19.Do you have any phobia? Snakes 20.Where are you next going on holiday? Florida 21.What’s your least favourite household chore? Putting the clothes on the washing line 22.Describe MorePeople in three words: Service, Passion and Quality 23.What do you love most about your sector? It's Ever-evolving 24.Who inspires you? My family/friends 25.What is the worst job you ever had? Retail
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Get to know... Ben Gough
Name: Ben GoughRole: Consultant, EngineeringJoined MorePeople: September 20231.Describe your job in three words: people-focused, fast-paced, positive 2.What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? Automation Engineer position 3.Which famous person would you love to meet? Matthew McConaughey 4.Favourite drink? Mango Rubicon 5.Best holiday destination so far? Barcelona 6.What are you currently reading? sapiens: a brief history of humankind by yuval noah harari 7.Current favourite song? *equip sunglasses* - Hot Mulligan 8.If you weren’t a recruiter, what would you be? Probably doing a masters 9.If you had to watch only one tv show over and over forever, which one would it be? Brooklyn 99 10.What’s your biggest claim to fame? Coaching derby futsal to 2nd in the national futsal series women’s tier 2 in our first competitive season 11.Where were you born? Huntingdon 12.What’s your proudest moment? Graduating from uni 13.Dogs or Cats? Dogs 14.Which football team do you support? Chester FC 15.What skill do you wish you possess? Time travel 16.What’s your guilty pleasure? Cheese strings 17.What did you want to be when you were a kid? Professional footballer 18.What three things are you taking to a deserted island? Football, water and a knife 19.Do you have any phobias? Heights 20.Where are you next going on holiday? Kuala lumpar, malaysia 21.What’s your least favourite household chore? Laundry 22.Describe MorePeople in three words: Driven, aspirational, expansive 23.What do you love most about your sector? Speaking about new technologies 24.Who inspires you? My family 25.What is the worst job you ever had? Industrial laundry
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Resource
What is your biggest weakness?
Every interview is tough. If you've applied for a job, there's a good chance you really want the job and want to show the interviewer what you can do. This can be a nerve-wracking situation, and it's definitely not something you can get through without stress (unless you're completely cool-headed!). However, some parts of the interview are more difficult than others, such as the weakness question. With a little preparation and thought in advance, this is not as difficult as many candidates think. Believe us, you will come through unscathed and still prove that you are the best person for the job. So, what should you do the next time you are asked in an interview, "What is your biggest weakness?" Honestly, the last thing you want to do when you want to show that you're the best thing since sliced bread is admit that you have some kind of flaw. You don't want to give the interviewer the impression that you can't do the job by saying something like, `I'm not a morning person, so it's difficult for me to start work at 9 a.m.' The problem is that you can't tell them that you don't have flaws either. Because a) it would look arrogant and b) the committee knows that everyone but Mary Poppins has flaws. And these days, you can't rely on the old sayings like "I work too much" or "I'm too much of a perfectionist." Because it's so overused that it's become a complete cliché. So what can I say? Well, the most important thing to remember is that you need to turn the negative into a positive. Before your interview, first think about areas in your professional life that have been challenging. Your potential employer wants confidence and self-improvement. So look for times when you made a mistake and corrected it, or when your manager praised you for making a change. For example, have you ever enrolled in a course or signed up for a company training or workshop? This shows that you've identified a vulnerability and worked to fix it. A good example is speaking up in group situations, something many people struggle with. After mentioning this, you can say that you've attended a public speaking group or open mic night (if applicable), or that you've made an effort to bring up at least one of her points at a meeting. Finally, I can explain that this reduced my shyness and increased my professional confidence. To get to the heart of this question, remember that great candidates are always looking for ways to improve and take the initiative to make sure that happens. If you are self-aware and can show that your weaknesses can lead to improvement, you will never waste an opportunity.Here at MorePeople preparing candidates for interview is one of the key aspects of the work we carry out. If you're looking for a new job, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling 01780 480 530 or email info@morepeople.co.uk. One of the team will happily discuss how we make the recruitment process as seamless as possible.
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Meet our latest recruits!
MorePeople recently welcomed James and Miles to the MorePeople Team! James joins MorePeople with over 5 years of experience in recruitment, he started his career in fire & security before heading to London and specialising in IT recruitment for 3 years. Impressed by the vision, mindset and culture of MorePeople he embarks on his journey into Food and FMCG joining our Commercial team. Before relocating to Rutland, Miles grew up in rural Wiltshire and has always enjoyed various country pursuits. He graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in French and History, with previous experience in sporting sales, Miles joins the Rural Professionals Desk at MorePeople. He deals with the likes of Rural Surveying and Estate Management. You can find out more about them here and don't forget to connect with them on LinkedIn After a record 2023, we are always looking to expand the team. If you're curious about what MorePeople can offer you email andrew@morepeople.co.uk or call 01780 480 530
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Engineering
Shortage of Engineers
The MorePeople Engineering team has grown, now with 4 members working exclusively on engineering roles in the food, fresh produce, agriculture, horticulture and industrial industries. With the clear need for more engineers within companies and with the high competition with engineering jobs, Austin reached out to his network to ask, how are companies managing the shortage of engineers in the workplace? Here are the results… Relying on contractors – 44% Working extra hours – 38% Training up new engineers – 19%It’s concerning to see the least common option being training new engineers. The team have been having lots of conversations with people around the lack of apprentices and new people getting into engineering. It’s something TheEngineer.co.uk have been covering, “with engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship achievement rates falling by over 3% to 58% in 2021/22, and the government’s target for apprenticeship achievement rates set at 67%, the data is going in the wrong direction” Engineers “are essential to the rapid development and implementation of technology solutions to the climate emergency and to driving growth and prosperity across the economy. So why does the UK still not have enough of them? It’s because we’re failing to rethink and reframe what it means to be an engineer nowadays and many of the structures and processes that are in place to attract, train, retain and reskill our engineers are not fit for purpose and haven’t been for some time... We need to rethink what an engineer is in the 21st century and crucially, review and transform how we inspire, educate, and develop more engineering talent in the coming years. We need to frame and articulate the value of and, the important – and changing – role that engineers and technicians play in our modern world.”So, how can we do this? In our job adverts and interview processes we can; Emphasise creativity Break the stereotype of engineers as purely analytical and technical – highlight the creativity involved in engineering – the ability to innovate, design and solve complex problems. Engineers are like modern day inventors – constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! Highlight the diversity of rolesMany people have a narrow view of engineering, associating it only with traditional fields like civil or mechanical engineering – showcase your business and what your engineering department can offer! Focus on Impact Food and agricultural businesses are helping feed the world, engineers are crucial elements of this. Speak to our Engineering team today and we can get searching for the right engineering team for your business, we’ve built up a strong network of talent and spend our days speaking to people looking for their next opportunity.Continue reading here articles from TheEngineer.co.ukTime to re think engineersWhy are apprenticeship achievement rates falling and what can be done about it?
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The MorePeople Podcast
Step into the world of career opportunities with The MorePeople Podcast. Explore the latest insights, strategies and success stories in recruitment and beyond. Join us as we interview our wider team, our clients and big names in our industries on current affairs, career journeys and more! Whether you’re a job seeker or a hiring manager join us as we unlock the secrets to finding the perfect fit. We hope you can learn more about our industries and what’s going on by listening to a new episode each week.Andrew, CEO, comments; “‘What the world needs is one more podcast’. Said no one ever. Nevertheless, MorePeople is blessed (well, we worked hard at it to be fair) with an amazing network that has been built and invested in over the past 24 years so, we figured why not leverage that in another way for the greater good. The value that a recruitment partner can bring is not just filling jobs. We are always looking for opportunities to add value and the MorePeople Podcast is going to be another feature. Over the coming weeks and months, we want to showcase some really interesting people from all the various markets we recruit in. There’ll be some internal chat as well as industry gossip and genuine thought leadership. Like anything, you get better at the stuff you practice so please stick with us on our journey and let us know if you’d like to get involved and join the conversation.”Richard Hanwell, MD, continues“At MorePeople, we've been cooking up connections in the food industry for over two decades. Now, we're spicing things up with our very own podcast. Join us as we dish out conversations with people from every corner of the food world. From industry leaders to rising stars, we're serving up insights, industry gossip, and genuine thought leadership. But hey, we're not just here to fill your ears with chatter. We want you to be part of the conversation too! Stick with us on this journey, and if you've got something to say, we're all ears!”You’ll find episodes launching every Friday morning, watch on YouTube or LinkedIn and listen on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Podcasts! Keep an eye out across our socials for updates and new episodes.Ready to watch? Click here!