Welcome to the ninth edition of NES Process. Following the launch of our new websites, NES Process has undergone a makeover. You'll receive the same industry news, features and of course, a selection of our latest jobs straight to your inbox, but you can select the parts you want to read - and no more PDF downloads! We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter, which has contributions from NES director, Lee Knowles and NES client, Siemens VAI.
NES: supporting the process industry
It’s been a really exciting start to the year for the process team. We’ve seen a huge increase in permanent vacancies and the market is showing particular promise within the water industry as we enter year four of AMP4, when site based commissioning work is expected to become abundant.
Our work with international candidates, where we have provided highly skilled non-EU applicants with assistance in acquiring working authorisation, has helped considerably in addressing the skills shortages in the UK, with the process industry in particular benefiting from this part of the business...read more.
BREAKING NEWS: NES launches new web sites
A bit of a reshuffle and a lick of virtual corporate paint to bring a web site in line with new branding – so you think that’s all it is? NES explains how the launch of its new web sites can help you.
The web site redevelopment, which has involved a total overhaul of the design and structure of NES sites and reflects branding changes that were announced earlier this year, has resulted in numerous improvements including the use of some of the latest technologies available to enhance the visitor experience and functionality of the site...read more.
COMPANY IN FOCUS: Siemens VAI
A world leader in ironmaking technology: Martin Smith, manager - process engineering at Siemens VAI, provides an overview of the business...
Siemens VAI is one of the leading global suppliers of blast furnace systems. We have taken the experience of over 185 successful start-ups along with our know-how and dedicated resources to meet the technological, metallurgical and economic requirements of a modern blast furnace plant.
Siemens VAI now covers the entire portfolio of blast furnace systems meeting the highest demands for performance, reliability, cost effectiveness and environmental protection. With our state of the art designs, we can offer stable and transparent processes, fast and optimal start-up, as well as consistently high levels of product quality...read more.
YOUR CAREER: The first month in a new job
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT! The first few weeks of a new job are crucial in determining how your new employer perceives you. During this time your manager, colleagues and subordinates will all be making judgements about you, so you cannot afford to give the wrong impression"...read more.
This is the next in a series of career management articles. For more advice about managing your career, please visit the career management section of our website, where you will find a selection of articles to help with your professional development.
NES web site in focus:
NES is a Level 1 accredited adviser with the OISC (Office of Immigration Services Commissioner) and can assess individual circumstances in order to provide advice on the best route to take to gain authorisation to work in the UK. The company also employs multilingual recruiters to assist further with the placement of non-UK applicants.
The Global Candidate Pipeline (GCP) section of the new web sites provides an overview of the ways in which NES is helping to address the skills shortage in the UK through the placement of highly skilled international candidates.
An introduction into the Global Candidate Pipeline service explains they ways in which you can benefit as a jobseeker looking for work in the UK or a client requiring further support in meeting hiring needs.
Case studies illustrate specific instances in which NES has helped to secure the placement of an international candidate. In this section, you can see for yourself how NES is helping to address the skills shortage through its OISC registration and immigration advisory service. An article entitled ‘Working in the UK’ provides further information about seeking employment opportunities for people outside the EU.
TOP 10 TIPS...for perfecting your presentation technique
Regardless of the level of seniority you have reached or of the frequancy at which you are expected to deliver presentations, being able to retain the attention of your audience and relay the correct message can still be a daunting task to undertake - very few people are naturally brilliant at delivering presentations - but the following tips could help to improve your presentation technique.
1. Identify your purpose and audience:
- Is the purpose of your presentation to inform, persuade or entertain?
- Who will you be presenting to?
- What is their age group?
- Where do they live?
- Where do they work?
- What attitudes to they have? ...read more.
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