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​How can you succeed and impress in your first 30 days in a new job?

The New Year always brings fresh starts, and for many, that means stepping into a new job. But stepping into something new can be a strange mix of excitement and pressure. You want to settle quick...

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How to Spot a Recruitment Scam and Protect Yourself

​Recruitment scams are on the rise, and they’re becoming more sophisticated every year. Scammers often impersonate real recruitment companies, sometimes even using genuine consultant names, logos, ...

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How to Find Top Talent in Europe’s Commodities Trading Market

​Finding top talent in Europe’s commodities trading market comes down to four things. You need a clear understanding of where the talent pools are, a clear picture of the skills that actually drive...

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How can the UK utilities sector tackle the talent gap?

The UK utilities sector is facing a critical moment. Energy transition, sustainability targets, and infrastructure modernisation are driving demand at unprecedented rates, but the supply of profes...

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How Can I Get a Job in Europe?

You can get a job in Europe by choosing the right country for your skills, checking visa requirements, tailoring your CV to local standards, and preparing for European interview styles. Thousands o...

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Top mistakes hiring managers make in the renewables industry

As the renewable energy sector accelerates across Europe, the race for top talent is getting tougher. From wind and solar to energy storage, and grid transformation, demand is soaring, but the avai...

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Energy Distributions Across The Uk And Europe Pylons On A Sky And Field Back Drop

How to choose the right energy recruitment agency

The Energy sector is moving FAST, new tech, tighter regulations, changing market demands. Whether you’re scaling a team, replacing key people, or launching a new project, sometimes it can feel like...

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Vallum Associates Sponsors UP Projects Bodies of Water, A creative response to the UK’s Urgent Environmental Challenges

At Vallum Associates, we are proud to sponsor Bodies of Water, a new public art programme by UP Projects, launching this summer across two key UK locations: A La Ronde in Exmouth and Haigh Hall in...

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How Vallum becomes an extension of your team using strategic recruitment processes.

​In 2025, the job market is more competitive than ever, not just for candidates but for companies too. Expectations around skills, experience and qualifications are higher than ever before. Our uni...

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Our Top Biller, Honey, shares insights on her career and time at Vallum Associates

We sat down with Honey Hassan, Top Biller at Vallum Associates, to talk about her journey into recruitment and what keeps her motivated in a fast-paced industry. Having been with Vallum for four ...

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Contract vs. permanent roles - what are they and which one is best for you?

In today's dynamic job market, professionals often face the decision between contract and permanent roles. Understanding the key differences can help you align your career choices with your persona...

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Alina One Month In

One month in - Alina speaks on Vallum and career growth

Driving Offshore Wind Recruitment ForwardAlina joined Vallum just before Christmas, a time often seen as quiet in recruitment, but she found the opposite here:“I joined two weeks before Christmas, ...

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One month in - Check in with our Vallum Academy Consultants

Time flies when you're learning, and our Vallum Academy is already hitting the one-month mark! We decided to check back in with our associate consultants to see how they are progressing.Most of ou...

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Two weeks in - Catch up with our new Vallum Academy Consultants

It’s been nearly two weeks since our January Academy cohort joined the Vallum Associates team at our London headquarters. Over the next three months, they’ll be training with our Learning and Deve...

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Vallum Associates joins the Royal Parks Half Marathon to Support YES Charity

​Earlier this year, Vallum Associates partnered with YES Charity to support their mission of empowering disadvantaged young people through sport. YES Charity focuses on enhancing the lives of youth...

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