Josh Powell, Founder and CEO of Joshua Robert has entered a new and exciting partnership with RE, backed by James Caan CBE. After starting his business in 2018, Josh has decided now is the right time to take his business to the next level. Leaving school at 16, Josh began his professional journey in the […]
Congratulations! You’ve secured your first interview! 🥳 However, it’s now time to prepare for the interview, and we have you covered. “You never have a second chance to create a first impression,” as the saying goes. What struck you the most the last time you met someone new? According to experts, 55% of initial impressions […]
You’ve found your perfect role! They offer great pay, hybrid working, and a fantastic benefits package. You’re about to upload your CV when you see 200 people feel the same way and have also applied. How do you stand out from the rest? Your CV is the first hurdle in a job application. It’s your chance […]
Congratulations! You got the job! The team here at Joshua Robert are over the moon for you. All that interview preparation and hard work was all worth it. But now the real work begins. Are you feeling nervous? Excited? We bet you are. With your first day at your new job soon approaching, it’s normal […]
In the business world of today, words such as ‘competitive advantage’ and ‘value add’ are easily promised but difficult to deliver. Recent research studies show that RICS-qualified Building Surveyors in the UK earn on average £16,000 more each year than non-members this is because RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in […]
Did you know that surveyors are involved throughout the lifecycle of buildings and construction projects? From purchasing the land, to planning and monitoring the construction and managing the finished building. They are even involved in a building’s final demolition decades later! But what do they actually do? In 2021, there was a total […]
Ever wondered what an Asset Manager does? Or are you looking to move into a new industry? Read below to learn more about Asset Management. If you’re interested in joining the world of Asset Management or are currently looking for a new opportunity, check out the bottom of this article. Asset Management involves increasing […]
Ever wondered what a development manager is or what they do day to day? Find out more below! A development manager is an essential role within many large businesses; they are essentially responsible for the progress and procurement of new property developments. Development managers serve as the point of contact for customers and upper management. […]
Working from home has become the new norm since Covid-19. Previously, only 5% of the workforce worked from their homes compared to the 46.6% during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Despite the cost of living increasing, employers are still expecting their employees to return to the office 5 days a week. Are you struggling with the […]
Did you know that 85% of positions are filled by networking! However, 25% don’t invest time in any networking. Is this you? Networking is a give-and-take process that involves making connections, sharing information, and asking questions. It’s about building relationships through your contacts and should become part of your daily work. Networking is especially important […]
Surveyors play a key role in shaping the world. From helping to develop sustainable cities, to solving global issues like urbanisation, migration, and resource scarcity. Surveyors are involved throughout the lifecycle of buildings, from buying the land to managing the finished building. They’re even involved in a building’s final demolition decades later. But why is […]
With Brexit now becoming a reality, it is interesting to see how skills shortages are affecting construction. There is an expected increase of demand over the next few years, with the Government’s Housing Programme promising to deliver 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020’s. A cross-industry research report published in 2019 found that quantity surveyors […]
Bank holidays are always something to look forward to. Whether it’s spending extra time with family, going on a short city break or even just doing nothing. But how would you feel if you would have that extra day off, every week? How has Covid affected productivity? The last two years have given companies the […]
