Business Post | Property Plus | April 16, 2023

Question - I have been working in a tech firm for the last nine years as a property facilities manager and could potentially be impacted by the next round of lay-offs in May. Despite the enormous distress at the thought of this happening, I’m trying to mentally prepare and to explore alternative options in the current climate. I would appreciate any guidance or thoughts you can share.

Business Post | Property Plus | October 23, 2022

Although the European Central Bank has commenced monetary tightening and a higher interest rate cycle is under way, it appears that demand for property professionals continues to well outstrip supply. This supply/demand imbalance is leading to increased wage demands by employees from their current employer and from candidates seeking new positions.

Business Post | Property Plus | September 5, 2021

The fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic on the property sector has been immense, and looks likely to continue to reverberate for some time, with no quick fix in sight. The unprecedented events of the past 18 months have exacerbated a pre-existing shortage of talent available in the sector, introduced workplace flexibility, altered salary expectations, and seen the trend for counter-offering becoming the norm.

Business Post | Property Plus | July 25, 2021

I am a commercial valuation surveyor who has been working in the same company for over ten years. I am now ready for a new challenge and am starting the process of applying for new roles. I am, however, nervous about how to prepare for interview, as it has been so long since I have had to attend one. I know that things have changed over the years and that many companies now use competency-based interview techniques. Can you give some advice on how best to prepare for this style of interview?

Business Post | Property Plus | June 27, 2021

I am currently working in the commercial property sector and hold over 15 years’ experience as a chartered surveyor. I have become unsettled and am seeking a new challenge. I have submitted my CV for several positions but have been unsuccessful to date. Sometimes I haven’t even received an acknowledgement of my application. I have attached my CV and would appreciate any guidance you might have.

Business Post | Property Plus | June 6, 2021

We’re still in the midst of the pandemic and while there are hopeful signs of a return to normal, the question arises: will it be the same as before or will it be a ‘new normal’? One sector that is adjusting to the new landscape is the recruitment industry. Traditionally, the recruitment process required substantial face-to-face interaction, but the pandemic put paid to that. While many people were made redundant over the past two years, many others were hired by means of a virtual recruitment process, which may become the norm.