--- title: Guidance for Job Seekers type: taxonomy_archive taxonomy: category slug: guidance-for-job-seekers term_id: 35 permalink: "https://energipeople.com/category/guidance-for-job-seekers/" post_count: 25 --- # Guidance for Job Seekers Posts in this archive: 25 - [Why Now is the Time to Explore Public Health Engineering Jobs](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/why-now-is-the-time-to-explore-public-health-engineering-jobs.md) — Are you a passive candidate? If you're not ready to actively start a search for a new job, making sure you hear about interesting opportunities is still a good idea. Here we share how. - [Civil Engineers: Stop Settling. The Market Wants You](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/civil-engineers-stop-settling-the-market-wants-you.md) — Are you a passive candidate? If you're not ready to actively start a search for a new job, making sure you hear about interesting opportunities is still a good idea. Here we share how. - [Why it's a Good Time To Be A Passive Candidate](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/why-its-a-good-time-to-be-a-passive-candidate-2025.md) — Are you a passive candidate? If you're not ready to actively start a search for a new job, making sure you hear about interesting opportunities is still a good idea. Here we share how. - [Stop Sitting Still: Why Electrical Engineers in the UK Should Grab New Opportunities Now](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/stop-sitting-still-why-electrical-engineers-in-the-uk-should-grab-new-opportunities-now.md) — Are you a passive candidate? If you're not ready to actively start a search for a new job, making sure you hear about interesting opportunities is still a good idea. Here we share how. - [Engineering Talent Market Update 2025](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/engineering-talent-market-update-2025-2.md) — We’re officially halfway through 2025 – and if there’s one thing we can say with confidence, it’s that the engineering jobs market isn’t slowing down anytime soon. - [The Candidate Experience That Actually Cares](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/candidate-experience-that-cares.md) - [Energi People Wins Breakthrough Culture Award 2025](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/energi-people-breakthrough-culture-award-2025.md) - [What I learned from being a Project and Design Engineer](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/what-i-learned-from-being-a-project-and-design-engineer.md) — Managing Consultant Dominic Horne provides significant insight into his experience as a Project and Design Engineer. - [Engineer Your Way to Success in Data Centre Jobs](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/engineer-your-way-to-success-in-data-centre-jobs.md) - [Maximize Your Job Search with Serious Intent](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/maximize-your-job-search-with-serious-intent.md) - [How a Specialist Recruiter Can Shape Your Job Search](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-a-specialist-recruiter-can-shape-your-job-search.md) - [Don't Burn Bridges: Navigating Handing in Your Notice](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/dont-burn-bridges-navigating-handing-in-your-notice.md) — Navigating Handing in Your Notice can be a tricky situation. But it doesn't have to be stressful. - [How Technology is Reshaping the Fire Engineering Industry](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-technology-is-reshaping-the-fire-engineering-industry.md) - [Building a Career in MEP Design in the MENA Region](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/building-a-career-in-mep-design-in-the-mena-region.md) — Have you considered building your career in MEP design in the MENA Region but were not sure what to expect? Watch our webinar that talks to those living and working in the region - [LinkedIn Tips For Structural Engineers](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/linkedin-tips-for-structural-engineers.md) — LinkedIn has revolutionised the way professionals connect, engage, and explore career opportunities. For Structural Engineers, this platform is a goldmine. The following are some LinkedIn tips for Structural Engineers to up their profile. - [Finding the Right Recruitment Partnership](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/finding-the-right-recruitment-partnership.md) — When it comes to advance your career, it can be tempting to engage with multiple recruiters. However this can actually be counterproductive and undermine the quality of your job search, so finding the right recruitment partnership is vital. - [How Technology is Changing the Game in Construction](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-technology-is-changing-the-game-in-construction.md) — How Technology is Changing the Game in Construction. BIM, Revit and emerging tech will bring more innovation to the industry. - [What Are Your Weaknesses? Interview Question](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/what-are-your-weaknesses-job-interview-question.md) — Weaknesses Interview Question: Choose a weakness that is relatively small and can be fixed with a little bit of work · Make sure the weakness is 'acceptable' for the role you are interviewing. - [Why We Work Exclusively With Candidates](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/why-we-work-exclusively-with-candidates.md) — Why We Work Exclusively With Candidates: Find an agency that will go above and beyond, by finding out what YOU want and not just thinking of their commission. - [How to write a Contractor CV for Engineering Roles](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-to-write-a-contractor-cv-for-engineering-roles.md) — How do you write a great contractor's CV? Traditional CVs for permanent roles tend to follow a conventional format. A Contractor’s CV however, isn’t always able to follow the same format - [Top Five Questions asked at Interview](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/top-five-questions-asked-at-interview.md) — Here are the Top five questions asked at interview by the majority of Interviewers, especially in a first interview. - [What to ask at Interview](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/what-to-ask-at-interview.md) — Are you worried your mind will go blank when asked "have you got any questions?" Here are some common questions that interviewers ask at an interview and how to answer them that will help you determine whether the job is for you. - [Benefits of being a Contractor](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/benefits-of-being-a-contractor.md) — The benefits of being a contractor are many and include work/life balance, more money and flexibility. But is it right for you? - [IR35 Reform to be Repealed in 2023?](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/ir35-reform-to-be-repealed-in-2023.md) — What's happening with IR35 reforms? Last Friday’s ‘mini-Budget’ included controversial IR35 reform for 2023. - [What Do You Really Know About IR35?](https://energipeople.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-much-do-you-know-about-ir35.md) — What do you know about IR35? Does it apply to your contract? A concise guide to IR35.