Posted on 18 Jul, 2023

Photography has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to capture and preserve precious moments for eternity. But have you ever wondered where it all began? The fascinating journey of photography traces back to the invention of the first camera. In this blog we are delving into the origins of photography and exploring the remarkable story behind the creation of the first camera.

The birth of the camera can be attributed to a brilliant inventor named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. In the early 19th century, Niépce successfully captured the first permanent photograph using a device he called the "heliograph". This groundbreaking achievement, accomplished in 1826, marked the dawn of a new era... Continue reading >

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Posted on 03 Jul, 2023

Taking a tea or coffee break at work is more than just a routine task in the UK, it's an essential part of office life that's been embedded in the working classes for decades. Tea and coffee breaks not only help workers to relax but also provide additional benefits that can have a significant impact on their productivity.

From morning brews to midday pick-me-ups, these breaks have become an integral part of the workplace culture. However, many people may not realise that taking tea and coffee breaks can actually help boost productivity levels at work.

Studies have shown that taking regular micro breaks of around 10 minut... Continue reading >

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Posted on 03 Oct, 2022

If you’ve been in your current position for any length of time and you’ve performed well in the role, you might believe you deserve a pay rise. Between rising energy prices, increased cost-of-living and soaring rates of inflation, securing a pay rise is becoming ever more important for many within the design industry.

In this article, we take a look at how to go about negotiating a pay rise for yourself and what you can do if you don’t get the answer you were hoping for.

Always remember that negotiation is a two-way process and should be treated as such. You, as the employee, want to be compensated for your hard work. On the other side of the table, your employer wants to know they’re ... Continue reading >

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Posted on 24 Feb, 2022

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Posted on 14 Sep, 2021

Throughout the history of job advertisements, CV writing and networking, the role of recruiters and recruitment agencies has evolved tremendously.

During the early 1900s, most jobs and career opportunities were published through newspapers and noticeboards. Most networking was done physically through the exchange of business cards and formal meetings.

A few decades later, the introduction of new technology, computers and email formed the dawn of the digital era. Job hunting and networking were made simpler and much quicker than before.

But here at Careers in Design, we wanted to find out how recruitment agencies really began and how they have evolved over the years.

Henry Robinson formed the first of... Continue reading >

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