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International insights: Kurdistan opportunities
International insights: Kurdistan opportunities
As part of a new feature, WRS are looking into the opportunities that exist in various international locations for experienced personnel within the energy sector. In this edition, we shine a light into Kurdistan and the opportunities that are on off...
Posted by: Mark Burslem
16/01/20
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Minimum Requirements for Seafarers
Minimum Requirements for Seafarers
Seafarers are required to hold specialist maritime certification to work at sea. As part of a new feature, WRS are outlining the role of every rank on-board and the minimum entry requirements. In this edition, we’re going to look at the requi...
Posted by: Jason Robertson
09/01/20
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7 Tips to nail a Skype interview
7 Tips to nail a Skype interview
Over the past few years, web-based interviews are becoming increasingly common so it’s important for candidates to interview comfortably over the web. Follow these tips to help you embrace technology and master a Skype interview. Before the ...
Posted by: Charlotte Archibald
28/11/19
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How to leave your job on good terms
How to leave your job on good terms
Congratulations! You’ve been offered a new job, which you’ve decided to accept. Follow these simple tips to ensure you leave your current employer in a professional and amicable manner. Resignation letterThe first thing you need to do is...
Posted by: Wei Hua Ng
21/11/19
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Flirting with the idea of a new job?
Flirting with the idea of a new job?
Whilst being loyal to your current employer is admirable, staying in touch with the job market can help give you a fresh perspective on your work situation and role. Flirting with the idea of a new job can help you pick up on career trends and bett...
Posted by: Megan Cartwright
07/11/19
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Turning your weaknesses into strengths
Turning your weaknesses into strengths
Taking the time to evaluate what you’re good at and what you enjoy in your day to day work is a great exercise in self-awareness. “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”. A common interview question and something that you should ...
Posted by: Ruth McKinney
24/07/19
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Inside recruitment with Jason
Inside recruitment with Jason
Jason Robertson Jason Robertson, Recruitment consultant – Maritime Team Describe your career path at WRS so far? My career at WRS has been a great success so far. When I first started, I barely I knew anything about recruitment and now I&rsq...
Posted by: Mark Burslem
20/06/19
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8 Common interview mistakes and how to avoid them
8 Common interview mistakes and how to avoid them
What shouldn’t you do at a job interview? WRS take a look at some of the most common job interview mistakes and offer advice on how to avoid them! 1 Not being fully preparedStart your preparation a few days before your interview. Research the...
Posted by: Chloe Jordan
14/06/19
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Life on site – WRS Q&A
Life on site – WRS Q&A
Ever wondered what it’s like to work on a mining site? We sat down with a candidate we recently placed in West Africa and asked him about what life is like there.  When and how did you decide you wanted to work on site?Working on site was...
Posted by: Ella Cann
10/06/19
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How to answer: what are your salary expectations?
How to answer: what are your salary expectations?
Why is answering this question so tricky? It’s a relatively straightforward question yet the answer can be quite complicated. You don’t want to undersell yourself, but you don’t want to be unrealistic. Why do interviewers want to ...
Posted by: Josh Stachini
22/05/19
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