News & Updates
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VIQU Named ‘Best Recruitment Team of the Year’
I am delighted to announce VIQU's win at the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards 2020. Being named 'Best Recruitment Team of the Year' is a fantastic acknowledgement of the hard work our team displayed throughout 2020.
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‘Tis the Season to… Innovate!
We wondered what sort of innovations led to the kind of 21st century Christmas traditions we all know and love. So, we pulled together a list of tech and innovation inspired Christmas facts for you to enjoy!
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Is Christmas the Perfect Time for IT Job Hunters?
From my 10+ years in IT recruitment, I can safely say that the myth around recruitment in December is far from the truth, and I hope this article sheds some light on the myth and why IT professionals should start their job search now!
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VIQU Shortlisted for 2 Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards
I am extremely excited and humbled to announce that VIQU has been shortlisted for not one, but two Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards!
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Self-Isolating… Alone!
I'm currently self-isolating by myself. It's not easy, but I know a lot of other people are in the same situation as me, so I've put together some simple pieces of advice on how to keep productive and sane during this strange time.
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The Recruitment Canaries Spring Conference 2020
Since June 2018 we have organised afternoon conferences on a bi-yearly basis in order to bring recruitment leaders together to hear from industry experts, be inspired by influential speakers and network together.
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Attract and Retain IT Talent in 2020
With technology growing at such a fast pace, there just doesn’t seem to be enough skilled professionals to keep up with demand. So, what’s the tipping factor in the job decision-making process for these individuals in 2020?
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Who are the Recruitment Canaries?
The recruitment industry is often seen to be very competitive, with agencies jostling over clients and unwilling to share successes and insights with one another. In fact, if you search ‘Cross collaboration recruitment agencies’ online, you’ll find next to nothing!
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VIQU’s Award-Winning Tier 2 Workers Programme
As a company we’ve been recruiting for the development industry for a number of years, but in 2016, we observed that the industry was facing severe hiring challenges, compelling us to look further afield.
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Have You Considered How Important Your Online Presence Is?
Whether you’re actively or passively searching for a new job, knowing how to set your best foot forward will set you apart from other job seekers.
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