Being a female leader in the tech industry Did you know that only 5% of leadership roles in the tech industry are held by women? What does it take to work your way into one of these positions? That was the focus of the most recent Women in Tech Hampshire (WiTH) event, a topic that proved so popular it sold out and we had to release extra tickets! This was our third meet-...
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Women in Tech Hampshire - May Event
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Women in Tech Hampshire - March Event
4 months ago by Lauren JamesExpert speakers joined us for the second Women in Tech Hampshire (WiTH) event, after our successful launch at the beginning of the 2024. We were honoured to welcome Adriana Wilde, Electronics and Computer Science Lecturer at the University of Southampton; Claire Goodall, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at STEM Returners; and Eleanor Dearman, Solution Engineer at VMWare by Broa...
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Women in Tech Hampshire - Launch Event
6 months ago by Lauren JamesWe recently hosted our first ever Women in Tech Hampshire (WiTH) Launch event, which proved to be an outstanding success! With a turnout of over 50 attendees, the evening unfolded as a blend of networking, enlightening discussions, and a shared commitment to fostering diversity in the tech sector.The event begun with some networking (and snacks of course) providing attendee...
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Interview with Mikey Bronowski & Jess Pomfret - Organisers of Southampton Data Platform and Cloud User Group
9 months agoSpectrum IT sponsor a range of technology user groups across Hampshire. The purpose, to bring together IT professionals keen to share best practice and engage in discussion about technology and the future of their profession.Southampton Data Platform and Cloud (@SotonDataCloud) has been running since 2010 (originally Southampton SQL Server User Group). In that time we have h...
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How User Groups Can Help You Develop Your IT Skills
9 months agoIf you work in the IT industry, you may have come across user groups but not yet attended a meetup. User groups are a great way to develop your own IT skills, meet new people in your industry and learn from experts in the field.Continuing personal development helps to ensure you stay at the top of your game, whatever stage of your career you are at. The IT industry is fast-m...
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And the winners are...
9 months ago by Lauren JamesInnovators shine at 2023 South Coast Tech AwardsAn impressively strong line-up of businesses across 13 categories was honoured at this year’s South Coast Tech Awards.The ceremony returned to the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, where 250 guests celebrated the cream of the region’s technology talent.Richard Thompson, Managing Director at The Business Magazine, said: “A few years ag...
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Working from home tips and tricks
9 months ago by Lauren JamesWhile remote working has been slowly becoming more common in the modern world over the last few years, the coronavirus outbreak of 2020 has kept more people at home than ever before. If you’re new to working from home full time, it can mean getting to grips with a whole new set of skills, habits and routines to make a success of your role. Even if you’ve been working remotel...
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Tech Day of Pink 2023
10 months ago by Lauren JamesOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We recently spoke to Seamus Bowman, Digital Tech Lead at The Estée Lauder Companies, to discuss their Tech Day of Pink, and their involvement with Breast Cancer Research Foundation.Can you explain about the Tech Dey of Pink and how it all started?Well, it all started with Evelyn Lauder leadership in 1993.She co-founded the Pink Ribb...
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How to stand out in your next virtual interview
10 months ago by Lauren JamesWhile some companies were utilising video-based interviews long before the Covid-19 pandemic, they have become inevitably common. Many employers will routinely use an initial video interview process to help narrow their applicant pool, saving on in-face interviews (even outside of the coronavirus restrictions).It can be quite a different experience to a face-to-face intervie...
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Welcoming a New Employee - 8 Tips for Onboarding and Training Remotely
11 months agoEvery employee needs a positive engaging welcome into your business, and this can be tricky to do from a distance. Remote onboarding is very different to face to face onboarding. One of the most important and often overlooked steps is pre-boarding. Not only does it increase new hires’ engagements, but it also fosters a relationship with them before their start.Here are some ...
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Top Tips for Handling a Phone Interview
11 months agoPhone interviews are a common method used by companies to screen potential candidates and select those who they wish to invite in for a face-to-face or video interview. They are an important part of the process and, if you wish to make the shortlist, you should be prepared to handle a phone interview professionally.We have put together some of our top tips for phone intervie...
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5 Tips to Help Get an IT Job after Graduating
about 1 year agoLanding your first job after graduating is difficult. There are a lot of talented young students emerging into the workplace at the same time, and good entry-level IT positions are competitive.Don’t be disheartened, though, as there are ways you can increase your chances of finding a good job in your chosen sector. You’ll need to put some time and effort in, but it will pay ...
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We are 15!
about 1 year agoSouthampton-based IT recruitment firm Spectrum IT has celebrated its 15th birthday.At its helm is Ian Cruickshank, a software engineering graduate, who looks back at his journey with Spectrum IT.“Having started out with just three of us, it has been great to see us grow to 32 staff,” he said.“I would like to think that Spectrum IT is a great place to work. We have many long...
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10 Top Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview
over 1 year agoVideo conferencing has been around for years and by necessity, it became one of the main methods of communication during the pandemic when face to face meeting were off-limits. The benefits of convenience, less travel etc, have flowed into the recruitment environment, and although face to face interviews will not disappear completely, we are seeing extensive use of virtual i...
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Interview with Steve Richmond & Chris Yorke - Organisers of Developer South Coast User Group
over 1 year agoSpectrum IT sponsor a range of technology user groups across Hampshire. The purpose, to bring together IT professionals keen to share best practice and engage in discussion about technology and the future of their profession.Here Spectrum IT enters a Q&A session with Steve Richmond (@srichmond3000) & Chris Yorke (@YorkeCP) to find out how they got involved with, and running ...
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How to optimise your LinkedIn profile
over 1 year agoHow to optimise your LinkedIn profile when job hunting LinkedIn is the world’s top professional networking site, used daily by job seekers as well as recruiters and hiring companies. As of 2023, it has more than 930 million members in 200 countries and regions worldwide, and more than 58 million companies listed. If you’re in the market for a new job, you can’t afford to ne...
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The Remote Working Landscape in 2022/2023
over 1 year agoWhile remote working certainly existed before the Covid-19 pandemic, it wasn’t so commonly offered by employers or desired by employees. But after a long period of time being forced to operate away from the traditional office environment, perspectives have changed. Businesses had to adapt to a remote-working model, bringing in systems and infrastructures to run their opera...
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Is Job Hopping Acceptable?
almost 2 years agoJob hopping – changing jobs frequently – has traditionally been considered a red flag when it comes to recruitment. But with switching jobs regularly becoming more common, can you make it work for you? And how will employers view your CV if you have frequent changes of employment? The old rule of thumb used to be that you should always stay with your employer for at lea...
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6 tips for choosing between multiple job offers
almost 2 years ago by Lauren JamesTop tips for choosing between multiple job offersIt’s an employees’ market right now, especially in the IT industry where demand for talented individuals is high. If you’ve decided that it’s time to move on from your current position (and you’re not alone in this), then you might be in the middle of a job hunt. After you’ve prepped your CV, found a good recruitment agency ...
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How to retain employees in the tech industry
about 2 years ago by Lauren JamesHow to retain employees in the tech industry One of the great concerns facing tech employers right now, is how to retain employees and understand what prospective new recruits are looking for in their next placement. With the Great Resignation due to continue throughout 2022, being able to attract and retain top tech talent will help companies to continue to thrive, grow a...
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