Posts Tagged: Recruitment
Climbing the ladder in recruitment – a female’s perspective
A woman should be two things – who and what she wants. Coco Chanel. Powerful words that have resonated with me throughout my career in recruitment, says Carolann Davidson, Payroll Manager at Ten live. That doesn’t mean that the journey is devoid of complexities for women in business. In fact, it can be quite […]
Read moreWomen in recruitment – Jackie Mair
As part of our women in recruitment series, Jackie offers us insights into life at Ten Live, and what advice she would offer to females in our industry. For 10 years, Jackie has been responsible for the finance division at Ten Live. Having worked with the co-founders Joanne and Gary Telfer previously, Jackie transitioned to […]
Read more5 Top Tips To A Successful CV
You’ve found your ideal job, but is your CV up to scratch? Knowing what credentials to have on your CV is vital to getting to the next stage of the application – the interview. Needing some CV TLC? Follow these handy little tips to make yours stand out while containing the information employers are looking […]
Read more5 Steps To A Successful CV
You’ve found your ideal job, but is your CV up to scratch? Knowing what credentials to have on your CV is vital to getting to the next stage of the application – the interview. Needing some CV TLC? Follow these handy little tips to make yours stand out while containing the information employers are looking […]
Read more4 Reasons Why Your Application Wasn’t Successful
We’ve all been there: Seen a job which we like the look of, applied for it and either got the ‘You have been unsuccessful at this time’ or not heard anything at all. Let’s face it, it knocks our confidence and we think we’re not good enough (spoiler alert, you are more than good enough!) […]
Read more6 Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Your Cover Letter
When applying for jobs, most companies will ask you for a cover letter along with your CV. Some people can be quite confused about what exactly a cover letter is: it’s a letter which is written to ‘sell your application’ and set yourself apart from other candidates. Cover Letter Layout Guide Here’s a quick guide […]
Read more5 Ways To Impress Your Employees
Today’s post is all about employee engagement! What does it take to achieve this? It’s easier than you think. Follow these 5 simple steps and impress your employees. 1. Be a Listener to Employees: Everyone in your team will have a voice and an opinion on a topic or an idea. Listen to them (even […]
Read moreNo.1 Middle East Education & Training Recruitment Experts Ten Live Group Visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi 25- 26 March 2018
Are you a further education college, government or private sector Education & Training organisation in the Middle East finding it difficult to recruit experienced, quality, skilled teaching, training & support staff? Gary Telfer CEO of Ten Live Group, No.1 Middle East Education & Training Recruitment Agency Will Be Visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi 25-26 March […]
Read moreDoha Metro – World’s Largest Single Metro Project To Be Fully Operational By 2020 – 2018 Jobs Update
The Doha metro project under the ownership of Qatar Rail (Qatar Railways Company) is central to delivering Qatar’s long-term development plan , National Vision 2030, which will ‘take the country from its current status quo as a hydrocarbon-dependent country to a diversified, pluralistic, and knowledge-based economy by 2030’. The Doha metro is critical to hosting […]
Read moreKuwait Healthcare Sector Set To Grow 7.5% By 2020
‘Vision 2035’ And Kuwait Healthcare Reform Reform of the Kuwait healthcare sector is integral to the Kuwait government’s development plan, ‘Vision 2035’, to turn Kuwait into a regional financial, cultural and institutional leader and to reduce dependency on oil. Currently more than half of Kuwait’s national income and around 80% of government revenues come from […]
Read moreUK Warehousing 2017 – A Boom Sector
The UK warehousing boom 2017: the warehouse sector has experienced a surge in demand in recent years as Amazon, discount supermarkets and retailers continue to expand rapidly and as more and more businesses look to sell an ever-growing range of products online, replacing high street footfall. In 2017 UK Warehousing employed around 118,000 people, had […]
Read moreUK Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare – Manufacturing and Distribution 2017 – Hiring Update
Pharmaceuticals Leading UK Manufacturing Growth In 2017 there were c.1300 companies involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing in the UK. Manufacturing in the life sciences accounted for nearly 10% of all UK manufacturing and sector exports were more than £30bn (1) In 2016 pharmaceutical manufacturing helped the UK manufacturing industry to its best performance in nearly four […]
Read moreUK Jobs Market Continues To Grow In 2017
We’ve been keeping on top of trends in the Recruitment Industry with The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and the CBI. Their most recent reports shows the Recruitment Industry going from strength to strength and its growing value to the UK economy. A recent CBI survey shows 41% of UK companies expect to grow their […]
Read moreTen Live’s Top Jobs This Week
We’re getting off to a flying start this year with a number of jobs across a wide range of sectors. This week we have roles within Technical, Rail, Industrial, Recruitment, Education & Training, Office and Logistics. Click on the jobs to find out more details about them, such as salary, hours and requirements, or get in touch with us […]
Read moreTen Live’s CV Tips
Happy New Year job seekers! If 2017 is your year for a career change or you are chasing that promotion, then Ten Live are here to support and advise you. You may have already read our cover letter tips blog – now we have some great CV tips to help you land that all important […]
Read moreTen Live’s Top Cover Letter Tips
With the new year around the corner, the festive holidays are a great time to think about a career change. In the lull between Christmas and New Year you can use the time to reflect on the last year and think about the direction you want your career to go in. It is also valuable […]
Read moreTen Live’s Top Jobs This Week!
Are you looking for a new job? This week Ten Live recruitment specialists have jobs in Education, Rail, Industrial, Logistics and Oil & Gas. Simply click on a job to find out more information. If you don’t see something you would like to apply for see our full list of new job postings at https://tenlivegroup.com/jobs. […]
Read moreBig Win For Ten Live’s International Teaching Recruitment Division
Ten Live are delighted to have recently been awarded a high-profile recruitment contract by a prestigious education institution in the Middle East. Our client requires a large number of teaching jobs in Maths, English, Science teachers and for Auditors/ OFSTED inspectors offering highly-competitive teaching packages. Ten Live are already well-established in the region. We have […]
Read moreTen Live – We Really Do Deliver Great Customer Service !
Here at Ten Live our mission is simple – 100% customer service excellence. People are our business. We we work extremely hard to build the fantastic relationships that we have with our customers – our clients, contractors and candidates. We really listen to our customers to understand what they want and need. We respond quickly. We […]
Read moreTen Live – Global Talent Acquisition – Scottish Independent Recruiter Attracting Top Talent
Ten Live is a multi award-winning, independent, Scottish global oil & gas talent acquisition and management firm. Fast-turnaround, quality,added-value, scalable global recruitment search and selection solutions 360 global contract, temporary, permanent manpower to blue-chip global majors, SMEs, preferred supplier to global corporations delivered via our talent management & acquisition Engage© Programme, underpinned by our QMS […]
Read moreDriving Recruitment Specialist Linda Martin Joins Ten Live
We are very excited to welcome the lovely Linda Martin to the Ten Live driving recruitment team ! Linda has over 17 years’ experience in supplying contract & temporary drivers to blue-chip companies, sole supplier, 2nd-tier and smaller local business across all sectors nationwide, whether regular ongoing drivers as well as last minute ad-hoc drivers of all […]
Read moreThe North Sea – What Next ?
Ten Live recently had the opportunity to interview a key political figure within the North Sea industry. In this whitepaper we look at the future and the opportunities for the North Sea from our expert’s viewpoint, together with that of the wider North Sea oil & gas industry, Scottish and UK governments. Click HERE to read […]
Read moreFood & Drink Manufacturing 2015 – Skills Shortages & Solutions
Highlights The UK food & drink manufacturing industry will require 109,000 new staff over the next 10 years Key UK skills shortages include higher-level skills in R&D, science, technology and engineering related roles along with senior/management roles and front-line production staff Click HERE to read the latest on Skills Shortages & Solutions In the UK Food […]
Read moreOnline Sales & Home Deliveries On Increase
UK online sales are increasing year on year and hit £103bn in 2014, creating a booming market for home delivery of orders. This figure is expected to rise by 12% in 2015 to account for about £1 in every £4 spent by Britons (1). This growth in online shopping has had a major impact on van […]
Read moreMeet Our Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialist – Gary Telfer
As industrial and technical recruitment specialists, Ten Live excel at providing permanent, temporary and contract resource solutions throughout the UK and internationally in the engineering, manufacturing and energy sectors. Our industrial and technical division is headed up our divisional director, Gary Telfer. Gary has over 25 years multi-sector recruitment industry and specialises in mechanical and electrical resourcing. […]
Read moreTen Live join leading Scottish companies on business delegation to Canada
What an amazing week for Ten Live ! Ten Live has been invited by SDI (Scottish Development International) on a week-long business delegation of leading Scottish companies to Toronto, Canada. Raymond McGovern, SDI’s head of the America’s region said: “Scottish companies should look to Canada as their gateway to North American markets“. Ten Live CEO, Gary […]
Read moreTen Live: “Best driver provider in Scotland in my opinion !”
Just wanted to share some lovely feedback we received on LinkedIn this week; “…looking to recruit HGV class 2 drivers for sites in the north, does anyone have any suggestions?” “If it’s Scotland, speak to Alyson Watson @ ten live .. Best driver provider in Scotland in my opinion ! Ten Live Driver Recruitment & Supply […]
Read moreMalky Thomson – Your technical recruitment contact at Ten Live
Malcolm Thomson has key responsibility for managing Ten Live’s technical accounts and heads up Ten Live’s technical resourcing division, focusing on the energy, manufacturing and engineering sectors. Malcolm’s extensive experience in talent acquisition & management, technical experience and strong commercial acumen add real value to our business, but most importantly, for you, our clients , […]
Read moreTen Live Announce Technical Resource Manager Appointment
We are delighted to introduce Katie Drew who has joined as Technical Resource Manager. Katie will have responsibility for further developing and managing our portfolio of national and global client and candidate relationships across the energy, manufacturing and engineering sectors. Katie brings with her a wide range of skills and experience from one of the […]
Read moreTen Live Awarded Preferred Supplier Status With Global Oilfield Services Company
‘s success in the oil & gas sector continues to go from strength to strength, achieving preferred supplier status with one of the UK’s leading global oilfield services companies, based in Aberdeen. “We are delighted to have been selected for this opportunity with our client whose commitment to quality and service excellence mirrors our own core values. Our […]
Read moreTen Live – Your Quality Recruitment Partner On SourceUK
Ten Live is an international resource management company with over 40 years’ combined experience in the recruitment sector and the expertise & the commitment to work together with the public sector industry to find the right recruitment and retention solutions to ensure success. With our roots in Scotland, operate across the United Kingdom, MENA, Asia […]
Read moreTen Live – “Best driving agency I’ve worked for…..”
“Best driving agency I’ve worked for…..and I’ve worked for a few agencies in the past. tops the list” , Ten Live contractor August 2014. So, what exactly makes best agency to work for ? Well, we thought we’d have a quick chat to to our contractor, so he could tell us in his own words why […]
Read moreTen Live score top marks again for quality by external auditor !
Well done to for once again achieving 100% excellence [by an external multi-client auditor] for Legal & Compliance, Client Service and Operational Processes with one of the UK’s leading retailers. This endorsement cements s leading reputation in the [retail] supply chain/logistics marketplace for another year running for consistently providing levels of service that exceeds customer expectations. […]
Read more5 weeks to go to the CPC deadline for HGV drivers ! Are you Ready ?
Have You Fully Completed Your CPC Training ? If not, time is running out with just 5 weeks to go till the deadline for HGV drivers ! can help arrange your driver CPC training ! If you are a driver registered with Ten Live, we have a great relationship with a local CPC training company […]
Read moreWork in recruitment ?Looking for a new venture ? Think you can do better working for yourself ?
Why not start your own recruitment company in a business you already know ? Owning 100% of your own business; Allows you the choice as to where and how you work as well as offering you the chance to be rewarded properly for all your own efforts and retain 80% of everything you invoice Setting […]
Read moreTen Live are officially THE best business* in Lanarkshire !
Ten Live are delighted to have won the award for Best Business* at the prestigious Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards on 7 March 2014 (*in the category for companies with less than 50 employees) The Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2014 celebrate the success and achievements of the Lanarkshire business community and are the highlight of the Lanarkshire […]
Read moreTen Live are officially THE best business* in Lanarkshire !
Ten Live are delighted to have won the award for Best Business* at the prestigious Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards on 7 March 2014 (*in the category for companies with less than 50 employees) The Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2014 celebrate the success and achievements of the Lanarkshire business community and are the highlight of the Lanarkshire […]
Read moreIt’s AOG 2014 week !
February is upon us and the first major event of the international oil & gas calendar is here – AOG 2014! Last year Ten Live headed along to AOG2013 and we were so impressed by the sheer size and scale of AOG 2013. We were also delighted to have the opportunity to learn more about the […]
Read moreMeet The Team – Supply Chain Solutions – Alyson
Meet Alyson Watson, Divisional Manager of our Supply Chain Resource Solutions Business Unit at who has a wealth of supply chain resource management experience. Alyson’s areas of expertise include key account management, supply chain resource management (clients and candidates), new business development, customer-centric service, legislation & compliance, site management and HR. As our supply chain clients […]
Read moreTen Live Are Achilles Accredited
Ten Live hold (Link Up) Accreditation on Achilles, the UK’s leading rail resourcing and procurement portal for the provision of Recruitment Services And Contingency Labour and can provide the following services; 04.73 Recruitment Services – Secretarial, Finance, Information Management, Technical, Commercial, Project Management, Maintenance Staff, Executive Search & Selection, HR, Planning & Estimating, Risk & Value, […]
Read moreMeet The Team – Finance – Jackie
Meet Jackie Mair, our Finance Manager who heads up our Finance Business Unit at . Jackie has over twelve years working in finance within the recruitment industry and really does know the finance side of the recruitment industry inside and out. Jackie’s areas of expertise include (in-house) payroll and banking services , relationship management (auditors, solicitors, bankers, […]
Read moreLooking for LGV 1 full-time work, but no experience ? Want to earn up to £35k per annum ?
Are you newly qualified with an LGV1 (C+E) licence, but struggling to get experience ? Or are you ex-forces (RAF, Royal Navy or British Army) with an LGV1 (C+E) licence ? Ten Live have fantastic opportunities now for LGV1 (C+E) licence holders No Experience Required ; -Full-time hours -Dayshift or backshift -Earn up to £35k […]
Read moreHow will UKCS companies retain their skilled staff ?
Did you make it to OE2013 ? Ten Live were thrilled to be part of SDI’s Scotland stand and we found the exhibition highly impressive, particularly in terms of the quality and quantity of exhibitors. One of the key issues highlighted at OE2013 was the fact that UKCS companies are facing a real challenge in […]
Read moreA hugely successful Offshore Europe 2013, but what next for the UKCS…. ?
Offshore Europe 2013 was a tremendous success – a true showcase for the global Oil & Gas industry and for Aberdeen, the UK & European oil capital, with 63,000 visitors (25% up on 2011) and 1500 exhibitors from 37 countries over 4 days. Exciting times ahead now for the global Oil & Gas industry, but with […]
Read moreAre you ready for Offshore Europe 2013 ?
Offshore Europe 2013 is almost upon us, at a time when the UKCS is experiencing a boom, with substantial reserves to be recovered and record levels of investment reported. However, a number of challenges may stand in the way, including the mass skills shortages reported this year and the increase in skills which will required […]
Read moreSupply chain/logistics : Are you planning ahead for the next peak ?
Seasonal peaks are a fact of life in supply chain/logistics, but by planning ahead they can be more of an opportunity than a threat and allow you to get ahead of the competition. Companies operating in the supply chain industry, such as retail, construction, agriculture and tourism need to be able to respond to sudden […]
Read moreTen Live Acquire Leading Engineering Client
Ten Live are pleased to announce our newest client, a leading UK and global engineering support services company, who have engaged us to resource a number of staff for their operations across the UK. “Our commitment to excellence, integrity, innovation and professionalism is closely aligned to our client’s core values. Our reputation is based on […]
Read moreOil & gas onshore Aberdeen jobs £120k+ Apply now !
Maintenance Engineer ONSHORE Oil & Gas Drilling – £85k to £120k + Electrical Engineer ONSHORE Oil & Gas Drilling – £85k to £120k+ Mechanical Engineer with Drilling Operations experience – £85k to £120k+ Maintenance Engineer ONSHORE Oil & Gas Drilling – £85k to £120k + Location: Aberdeen Salary: From £85,000 to £150,000 per annum £85k-£120k+ per annum […]
Read moreUK employers planning to take on more staff
Good news for the UK jobs market ! The latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reports a rise in the number of employers planning to take on more staff. May’s survey also shows improved expectations for workforce growth in the short and medium terms and worker shortages are forecast in the technical […]
Read moreTen Live now working in collaboration with leading telecoms consultancy
Ten Live are delighted to announce they will be working in collaboration with Jim Hoey, director of Tayhoey, a specialist telecoms consultancy. Jim’s remit will cover identifying suitable candidates and securing successful placements for client projects in both the UK and international markets. Jim will also use his considerable network of contacts and market knowledge […]
Read moreHappy third birthday Ten Live !
This month Ten Live celebrates its third birthday ! This is not only a happy occasion, but an important milestone in the Ten Live journey, a time to reflect on our successes, to celebrate our continued rapid growth and development and say a big thank our clients, candidates and staff. Ten Live was founded in […]
Read moreTen Live at AOG 2013, Australia’s largest oil & gas expo
Ten Live have been invited by the UK DTI (Department Trade & Industry) and SDI (Scottish Development International) to exhibit at Australia’s largest oil and gas exhibition in Perth Australia on 20-22 February 2013 ,as part of a UK/Scottish trade mission. The annual exhibition attracts over 450 exhibitors from 20 countries and 11,000 visitors. This […]
Read moreMobile operator Three raises its UK 4G/LTE game
Has mobile operator Three lit the 4G/LTE torch paper by last week pledging to offer its 4G/LTE services to existing customers as a no-cost upgrade when it launches its 4G/LTE network later this year? Should Three’s aggressive launch plan really come as something of a surprise to the UK telecoms industry? Despite having first-mover advantage, […]
Read moreTen Live visit to Dubai 24 – 30 January 2013
Ten Live visit to Dubai 24 – 30 January 2013 Ten Live’s managing directors, Joanne Telfer and Gary Telfer once again have the exciting opportunity to travel to Dubai to meet with a number of Ten Live’s global clients based in Dubai and also to meet with potential new clients. As a global recruitment and […]
Read more4G/LTE has arrived in the UK – at long last !
What is 4G/LTE ? 4G/LTE arrived in the UK in 2012 when Everything Everywhere (EE) launched their 4G/LTE service in October 2012. 4G/LTE is the next step in the evolution of mobile data transmission technology (providing voice, text, web, data, e-mail video and superfast broadband services) and is the successor to the 3G and 3.5G […]
Read moreHow leadership development leads to employee retention
Why Focus On Employee Retention ? Every organisation invests time and money to attract and hire the most suitable people. All this time, energy and money can be wasted when employees choose to leave your organisation for better opportunities elsewhere. Employee attrition rates are increasing daily and are a matter of concern for many […]
Read moreKey issues to consider when recruiting overseas
Whether a business is looking to employ foreign workers to fill “shortage occupation” vacancies, facilitate a transfer from an overseas branch of the organisation or to perform jobs that require a specific skillset not available in the UK, there are a myriad of issues you will encounter while recruiting from abroad. It is important to […]
Read moreHow To Keep Your Staff Motivated
One of the more critical tasks of Human Resource Management (HRM) is assessing individual and group behaviour. Successful HRM improves the match between individuals and the jobs they do, increasing worker output. This is equally true for workplace teams. The overall quality of this match ultimately influences job performance, operational efficiency, staff satisfaction and employee turnover. While […]
Read moreFive Steps to Help Integrate Temporary or Contract Staff
Integrating temporary or contract staff into your business can sometimes be a tricky situation as generally temps are hired to fulfil a very specific task for a set period of time.
In an ideal work environment, temporary staff would seamlessly integrate with permanent workers for enhanced output and efficiency. However, the realities of workplace dynamics often cause problems stemming from unplanned interactions between core long-term workers and peripheral temporary staff.
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