​In today's competitive technology hiring landscape, standing out with your application is essential in securing a new role. Your application serves as your first impression— it is a powerful opportunity to showcase your expertise, accomplishments, and potential value to prospective employers. In this blog, we'll explore seven tips for professionals looking to elevate their ...

The journey of making a career move and securing a new role is exciting and challenging at the same time. In a competitive job market where candidates can often outnumber available positions, mastering self-promotion strategies and collaborating with a talent partner is essential for accessing desired career opportunities. This blog offers insights and valuable resources to ...

​Changing jobs is a significant decision for technology professionals, as the tech industry offers a wide range of ever-changing career opportunities. Whether you're a software developer, data scientist, network engineer, or in any other tech role, switching jobs will have a substantial impact on your long-term career. In this article, Glocomms explores the factors that tech...

"The Salesforce Cloud Commerce market in Europe has been steadily picking up over the last few months. Companies are now looking for headless and composable experts to support them with their upgrade projects going into 2024," says Seb Kabanje, Senior Vice President at Glocomms.Over the last few years, the e-commerce space has boomed and is continuing to grow. Seb Kabanje...

​The global data analytics market is estimated to be valued at $41.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 30.4% to $345.5 billion by 2028.The data industry has undoubtedly witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by the rapid advancement of technologies and an escalating demand for data-driven insights. As this market continues to expe...

It is hard to stand out from the crowd right? Your CV is up-to-date, you’re saying all the right things, but you’re missing something because your phone isn’t ringing off the hook about new opportunities. Paul Norman, Managing Director Glocomms Europe, has a whopping 10 years of expertise under his belt and is here to help. Discover 5 of Paul’s top secrets on standing o...

​​In light of the anxiety and stress caused by the global health crisis and its fallout, it’s no wonder that many have felt the weight of the past twelve months on their shoulders. Social isolation, video call fatigue, and an increase in employee burnout are some of the driving factors impacting the lives of so many this year. Whether you are struggling to stay motivated, fe...

As the Covid-19 epidemic continues, an estimated 20 million people will now be working from home in the UK. For many, this means the prospect of doing virtual interviews at home rather than the usual in person, which requires new set ofskills and practices.Even for professionals in the tech sector, video interviews can prove nerve wracking, as you are entirelydependent on th...

The dreaded Blue Monday is just around the corner. In the UK, January spells bad weather, a serious lack of sunlight, and the longest wait for the holidays to come around again. No wonder you can be left feeling so miserable. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects one in three of us. So is it any surprise that the 3rd week of January is now known as Blue Monday? AKA the m...

Did you know that 37% of UK companies offer sabbaticals, according to The Confederation of Business Industry? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital opportunity for a company to i...

​There are many reasons why workers leave their jobs in the UK technology sector. You may have grown sick of your commute, have a boss who has made your working life unbearable, or you have simply found a role which pays a much higher salary. However, when it comes to quitting your current role, it may be better to keep your reasons to yourself. When you are quitting a role ...

​It is easy to discount your first day at work as a ‘freebie’. It is unlikely you will be creating anything substantial in the first day of your new role in the UK technology sector. The first day will likely be a whirl of office tours, meetings with HR, filling out paperwork and learning new processes. However, the first day at work is the opportunity to make an impactful a...

​Winning a job offer in the thriving UK technology sector is certainly a cause for celebration, but before you say ‘yes’, you need to consider whether moving to this new role will ensure you are happy in your day-to-day working life. When considering a job offer, a skilled candidate needs to look beyond the headline salary and benefits package on the table. Elements such as ...

​Even the most driven and positive worker can be brought down by a toxic employee in their workplace. In a fast-moving and competitive landscape such as the UK tech sector, handling daily negativity and bullying can chip away at ambition and morale, and toxicity can spread across a team - fast. There are methods which can help you handle a difficult and toxic co-worker. This...

​The technology sector moves quickly and requires workers to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies as methods of delivery evolve. This can lead to stress and feelings of being ‘overwhelmed’ in demanding roles. The 2019 Tech Inclusion and Diversity Report by BIMA found that over a quarter of tech workers in the UK have been diagnosed with a mental health conditio...

​The technology sector is booming and demand for talent is high, with companies willing to part with generous salaries for skilled employees. However, a 2018 survey by hired.com found that only half of tech talent in London felt they were being paid fairly against the high cost of living in the city. If it is time to negotiate a raise, the most useful information to recover ...

​The UK tech sector owes its success to smart hiring decisions and a buoyant labour market. When hiring for a crucial role, it is likely that large companies will want to involve several stakeholders to input on picking the right candidateThis can involve an ‘all day interview’ - where candidates are invited to undergo several interviews covering different aspects of the rol...

​Taking ownership of your own career is essential in the tech sector. The world of tech moves at a lightning pace, with requirements for skills involving new technologies and programming languages to learn changing year-on-year. The traditional ‘career ladder’ has disappeared and waiting for your manager to enlighten you on your next step will lead you nowhere. Only you are ...

​The UK technology sector has a busy labour market, where employees with in-demand skill sets often hop from company to company to quickly build up a career. It is likely that you will face the difficult task of resigning from your role to challenge your career, leave a stressful working environment or simply take a higher salary. Whatever your reason, it pays both for your ...

​​Here’s your dilemma: a recruiter or hiring manager has come across your CV or found you on LinkedIn and approaches you with an interview opportunity that you haven’t sought out. The problem is that the role doesn’t seem, well, perfect. It’s not exactly what you want, and you didn’t even apply for it.Giancarlo Hirsch, Director of the New York Glocomms team comments, “When a...