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Jumar office in top 10 hippist locations list
Thursday February 1st, 2018
We’ve always known Jumar’s Ancoats office was uber trendy. From the arcade games in our reception, to the rooftop garden, to the neighbouring artisan sourdough pizza joint… Jumar Manchester is cooler than the underside of your pillow.
However, as much as we’ve […]
Raising the quality standard – Jumar transitions to an improved level of compliance
Wednesday January 24th, 2018
Jumar is delighted to announce that it has made a significant step in its ongoing commitment to quality, by transitioning to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The company has held ISO 9001:2008 for many years, and in December 2017, was formally […]
Interview Tips: How to make a great first impression
Thursday January 11th, 2018
Congratulations! You’ve landed a potentially life-changing interview for a new position. But how do you make the best impression in such a small amount of time?
Before you head in, check out these top interview tips from Jumar’s IT resourcing expert, Daniel […]
Will smart contracts take over the IT industry?
Wednesday November 29th, 2017
Smart contracts utilise the blockchain technology to help people exchange goods transparently, whilst avoiding the need for a middleman. The system works using the if-then premise. For example, if Mr.Bloggs turns up for a full day of work today, then […]
Blockchain. The demand for expertise.
Thursday November 2nd, 2017
LinkedIn has seen the number of Blockchain related-job adverts surge over the last year as experts claim demand for expertise is far outweighing the supply. For a technology that is yet to be fully utilised, its showing promising signs of […]
Interview advice: 5 things you need to know
Thursday October 5th, 2017
Claude Littner, worth an estimated £34 million, is The Apprentice’s chief interrogator, best known for his famously unforgiving interviews.
Working with former boss Lord Alan Sugar, and Baroness Karren Brady, Littner is tasked with finding the top candidate to win the […]
Don’t let the best candidates get away
Thursday September 28th, 2017
There’s nothing worse than rushing a business decision. But when it comes to recruitment, we’re increasingly seeing that time is definitely of the essence when it comes to snapping up the right candidate.
A few years ago, employers enjoyed the luxury […]
Consequences of a bad hire
Thursday September 21st, 2017
Hiring the wrong person can have long-term effects for organisations. The impacts are not just financial, the knock-on effects can cost a business in many ways. Jumar’s Mark Rose covers the true consequences of making a bad hire below.
FINANCIAL
The obvious […]
Benefits of taking on graduates
Thursday September 14th, 2017
People with experience cost money. Lots of money lately. As graduation season dawns upon us, Jumar’s Daniel Freeman looks into the benefits of employing talented graduates.
EAGER TO LEARN AND ADAPT
Graduates are often keen to take on projects that are outside […]