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5 CV tips that will get you hired

16th August 2022

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 […]

8 TIPS FOR AN IMPACTFUL FIRST DAY IN YOUR NEW JOB!

8th August 2022

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 […]

Why becoming RICS qualified makes you a better Surveyor

4th July 2022

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 […]

What is a Surveyor?

29th June 2022

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 […]

What is an Asset Manager?

27th June 2022

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 […]

Is working from home now more important than ever?

20th April 2022

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 […]

Why is Networking important as a Surveyor?

21st March 2022

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 […]

The shortage of Surveyors explained.

14th March 2022

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 […]