Dudley Child

Prior to any interview we arrange for you with our clients, your point of contact at Dudley Child will ensure you are fully prepared with information such as the business strategy, organisational culture and the macro and micro requirements of the vacancy. Furthermore, following our initial meeting we can provide feedback and guidance on interview technique and etiquette to give you the best possible chance of securing the position.

Read article

The University of Stirling have formed a one-day mock assessment centre in order to prepare undergraduates for interviews.

Read article

There is a general misconception that LEAN manufacturing principles are of benefit to continuous processes and that it should not be introduced to companies who are batch driven. However LEAN principles and methodology are tools which can and do benefits both processes if the correct procedures and training are in place.

Read article

There is no question that the manufacturing and engineering market has been affected by the tough economic climate yet there are still opportunities out there. With tough competition how do you set yourself apart from other lean / six sigma candidates?

Read article

Most executive search and selection firm’s claim they operate on an international basis, what this ultimately means is that they source executives from English speaking countries including the USA and Australia. This means that exceptional candidates from other parts of the world may be by-passed because of perceived language barriers.

Read article

Making a career switch into a completely new area is often prompted by a number of factors.

Read article

Just In Time, like other Lean principles is a “buzz” word which has been thrown around the manufacturing and engineering industry for over 3 decades. However despite the TPS (Toyota Production System) being the way forward to becoming a market leader, companies and its workforce are not really implementing JIT to its fullest and are failing to grasp the key ingredients necessary to reap the rewards. JIT is a process by which a company improves its ROI by reducing inventory and all associated carrying costs. Working alongside other Lean systems and principles such as Kanban, it not only aids in a healthier ROI, it improves quality and efficiency.

Read article

LEAN manufacturing principles have been implemented over the last 2 decades with a great deal of success in the UK manufacturing and engineering sector and are still a major topic of conversation, from the shop floor up to board level.

Read article

Executive Recruitment organisations often over time become the eyes and ears of their customers, constantly being on the lookout for exceptional candidates who will add significant value to the businesses they represent.

Read article

OEE –Overall Equipment Effectiveness is a KPI that has been implemented into manufacturing and engineering companies across the globe for a number of decades.

Read article