Whether you approach the market as a contractor or a permanent employee, you have either worked or know someone that has worked with the big boy companies, such as Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson etc. I’m referring to the dominant forces in the telecommunications market, those of which support global projects. Some employees enjoy the working culture of the larger organizations, whilst others might have a different opinion on the matter. However, it is difficult to disagree with the vast amount of opportunities available to any worker with these global companies, and to count yourself out of these opportunities because of past experiences or from word of mouth, will only work to hinder earning potential and experience.
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Danger! Danger! Increased earnings potential!! Speak to any seasoned contractor and they will tell you that you just can’t earn the same money once you take the forbidden leap into full time employment. ‘’If you include the medical insurance, annual leave, pension scheme it’s an incredibly attractive offer…’’ – the HR manager cries – it is still likely to leave you somewhere short, if the net salary hitting your account each month is what gets your pulse racing. The contracting world, if you dare to dig a little deeper, has begun to offer a little more than money for the soul.
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When RIZE first discussed opening an office in Johannesburg sometime during the summer of 2010 a number of the team openly voiced the same concern. What value will a localised office actually add when we are already successfully recruiting the very same jobs from the UK?
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It’s often difficult to present a profile to a hiring manager, secure an interview for a candidate, to only then watch them trip up at the finishing line due to something minor. The following list is comprised of advice gathered from the years of expertise from colleagues here at Rize Worldwide, as how to best impress whilst either on a phone or face to face interview.
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Wittgenstein’s well-known statement makes a great subject for debate and further analysis. It is one of the most perplexing and intriguing of sentences. Students, professors and philosophers often use this quote for their studies and work. However how does it apply to the world of business?
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When looking for a telecoms job in the UK or abroad it would appear that RIZE Worldwide is the place to come, especially if you are looking for a professional recruitment service. In a recent survey of its contractors 76% of respondents were either extremely satisfied (35%) or very satisfied (41%) with the overall service provided by RIZE, with 70% definitely happy to recommend RIZE to their colleagues. All but 5% of respondents felt RIZE were at least as good as other recruitment companies with 72% saying we were either better (24%) or much better (48%).
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