In this blog, we will share invaluable tips and advice for those applying to become Fire Control Operators provided by former Kent Fire and Rescue Service Fire Officer and recruitment expert, Richard McMunn. Fire Control Operator: Application: The application process has become more in depth over recent years and HR departments seem to favour the […]
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What is an assessment centre? An assessment centre is a number of activities that are arranged together to test your responses. They are typically based on competencies or behaviours that the organisation who holds the job, feel are important for their staff to have, together with requiring you to demonstrate certain skills. Some of the […]
Application, Testing and Interview tips for Fire Control Operators In this article, former Kent Fire and Rescue Service Fire Officer and recruitment expert Richard McMunn, will provide tips and advice for those people applying to become Fire Control Operators. The application process has become more in depth over recent years and HR departments seem […]
The Day in the Life of a 999 Fire Control Operator Within Emergency Fire Control there are four Watches. These are usually named as Red, Green, Blue or White Watch. They run in line with Station Watches, this enables a good relation to be struck with Stations resulting in consistency between Station’s and Control. The […]
The Pipeline for Making a Game – Who makes video games? What is the video game development process? Video games are traditionally made by a whole team of people known as ‘developers’. Most developers have a specific skillset and knowledge that they bring to the games production such as programming, art or story-telling. However with the […]
Overcoming Nerves before Attending an Assessment Centre Assessment centres whether they are for police or a different form of employment, can be dealt with using some of the same techniques. Nerves will always be present when you are going for interviews, practical assessment, and written assessments to obtain your career of choice. No one walks […]
Student Advice: When University is Not Right for You University is a huge step. Most people from parents to teachers push for you, as a student, to further your education by attending university. However, there are some cases when university just is not right. What happens when you find out that University may not be […]
How2Become shortlisted for Independent Publishing Awards 2014 How2Become just been shortlisted for the 3rd year running in the Independent Publishing Awards 2014 – this time in the “Worldwide Specialist Consumer Publisher of the Year” category! We are in a tough group with a number of other strong publishers – Absolute Press, Quiller Publishing and Search Press. The […]
Game Designer Courses in the UK The game industry is a fast expanding modern industry that is becoming ever more fruitful in the United Kingdom. There are plenty of jobs out there but there is also a lot of competition. So if you are thinking of breaking into the game industry how do you […]
Preparing For Life at University – The Next Step As you get ready to finish secondary school, the thought on most students’ minds is what do I need to do to prepare for university? How am I going to pick the right university for what I want to do? What do I need to do […]
