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  Portfolio Guide

  07/07/2020

  If you want to stand out in a crowded market, one of the most impactful changes you can make to your job applications is focussing on your portfolio. It can make the difference between getting an interview and not. We have taken real feedback from practices on their turn-ons and turn-offs and what makes an exceptional and impressive portfolio.

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  Preparing for the future

  23/06/2020

  If you are currently concerned about your job security and are looking for advice on what to do now, we have put together our top tips to help you through and get you prepared if the worst-case scenario should happen.

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  Are you ready for the London Festival Of Architecture Digital 2020?

  01/06/2020

  This year, the London Festival of Architecture goes digital. We are really excited to attend many of the amazing virtual events. LFA is one of our favourite events in the FRAME calendar and we look forward to it every year. The theme for 2020 is 'Power'. Find out more about the virtual events that we are attending.

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  Architecture and Interior Design Employment COVID-19 Update

  29/05/2020

  On Thursday the 28th May, the Architecture, Interior Design and Visualisation community gathered together online to hear Martin Bennell, Managing Director of FRAME Recruitment deliver his Industry Employment COVID-19 Update.

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  Director of Talent hits 20 year milestone

  08/05/2020

  Director of Talent at FRAME Recruitment Rachel Farndell celebrates her 20th anniversary in the business.

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  Women in Workplace Design: An interview with Kathryn O'Callaghan-Mills , Design Director At Area

  04/05/2020

  Hannah Scanlan, Team Leader of Interior Design at FRAME Recruitment was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Kathryn O'Callaghan-Mills, Design Director at Area to discuss her career, her advice for young designers and her feelings on women in the workplace.

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  How the pandemic will shape the future of Architecture and Interior Design Recruitment

  29/04/2020

  The Architecture and Interior Design industry is experiencing one of the biggest challenges of its time; COVID-19. With the pandemic lock down, restrictions on travel and social distancing rules in place, we are all having to adapt to how we do business. Martin Bennell, Managing Director of FRAME Recruitment shares his predictions on what the future of the Architecture and Interior Design marketplace may look like post-COVID-19.

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  Onboarding remotely: how to get new staff working from home

  21/04/2020

  Onboarding simply cannot take place face to face and practices need to work hard to deliver an exceptional, human approach to do this remotely. Onboarding a new employee is an important part of welcoming them to the team and ensuring they become productive quickly and effectively, with access to all the people, information, processes and equipment they will need to do their job.

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  How to improve your CV during COVID-19

  14/04/2020

  Are you worried about your job during COVID-19? Do you want to give your CV a brush-up? Watch Mark Charman, CEO of FRAME Recruitment's short video on hints and tips for a great CV.

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  Overtime in Architecture and Interior Design

  06/04/2020

  In our Architecture and Interior Design Salary and Employment Review 2020 we used our confidential survey to seek answers on how many professionals were still doing unpaid overtime and if there has been any change over the last few years. Find out more here.

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  Mental Health in the Workplace

  25/03/2020

  In our Architecture and Interior Design Salary and Employment Review 2020 we used our confidential survey to seek answers on how well practices have done with regards to their policies on Mental Health. Find out more here.

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  Our Guide to Video Interviews

  20/03/2020

  If you have an online video interview coming up for a new role and are keen to make a great impression- you are in the right place. At FRAME Recruitment, our dedicated design team regularly support great candidates in securing their dream opportunities and we strive to offer the best advice to ensure you make a great impression at your interview.

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  2020 Architecture and Interior Design Salary Survey and Employment Review is out now

  16/03/2020

  FRAME Recruitment are delighted to share our 2020 Architecture and Interior Design Salary and Employment Review. Whether you simply want to check your market worth or want to know what you need to offer to secure the best talent the market has to offer, download our guide today.

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  Women in Workplace Design: An interview with Sarah Brown, Project Director of TP Bennett

  05/03/2020

  Hannah Scanlan, Team Leader of Interior Design at FRAME Recruitment was delighted to have the opportunity to meet with Sarah Brown, Project Director at TP Bennett to discuss her career, her advice for young designers and her feelings on women in the workplace.

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  Top 10 Projects of the 10's

  03/02/2020

  As 2020 marks the start of a new decade, FRAME Recruitment has been busy recapping on our favourite Architecture and Design Projects of the last ten years. It was hard to narrow it down but in no particular order here are our favourites.

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  The Top Architecture and Design events to attend in 2020

  13/01/2020

  Are you planning to attend Architecture or Design events in 2020? At FRAME Recruitment, we are always interested in what is happening in the industry, which is why we love to attend events. We bring you our favourite events planned for 2020.

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  To cap, or not to cap? A guide to hours capping

  02/01/2020

  Hours capping is when a decision is made by either the client or the contractor, or in the best situations, a decision is made together, at the outset of what the maximum or expected hours will be per day and per week in order to complete the work set. Read our guide on hours capping.

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  How to manage counteroffers

  01/11/2019

  Should I stay or should I go? You've been successful at interview and landed your dream job but your current employer has now offered you a counteroffer. We bring you our top factors to consider when dealing with a counteroffer.

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  Contractors unite at FRAME networking evening

  10/10/2019

  The FRAME Recruitment contracting team hosted a networking event in London on the 9th October. Find out more about the event and the current trends in contracting.

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  What do your social media profiles tell employers about you? Part II

  19/09/2019

  In this second part of “What do your social media profiles tell employers about you” – we look at social media sites; Twitter and Instagram as well as delve into the use of blogs and forums.

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