Confidence Ellis Fox Blog

It’s not all about first impressions

We all want to be liked, whether it’s in a professional or social capacity, but not everyone has the natural ability to make a great first impression. Actually, as much as we admire them, those people who cruise through introductions making it look effortless, are […]

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Connections Ellis Fox BLog

Making career progression connections

Who would you listen to? Someone talking about themselves, telling you all about their expertise and experience? Or an industry colleague telling you about someone that they worked with who wowed them with their knowledge and skilled approach to work? It’s almost certain you chose […]

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Green skills construction Ellis Fox Blog

Is a green economy a threat to those working in construction?

Construction has the unenviable reputation for generating some of the highest levels of embodied carbon as an industry. As a result, the industry’s response to environmental and sustainability initiatives is often defensive. After all, it’s usually environmental community hearings that get projects delayed. Sometimes it […]

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Senior career progression Ellis Fox Blog

Career progression at a senior level

There’s a general mindset that once you reach a senior level in your career, opportunities for further progression are limited. There are only so many top jobs and there’s not much to differentiate those who have more than three decades of experience under their belt. […]

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Choose offer Ellis Fox Blog

Which offer to select?

Some people think that interviews are the hardest part of finding a new role. Certainly, they can be a bit intimidating, but often deciding on an offer can be equally challenging. Many people move because they want to increase their income, but it could also […]

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Interview confidence Ellis Fox Blog

How to mentally prepare for an interview

Most people are uncomfortable talking about themselves. There’s that fine line between sounding boastful and confident. The challenge is that if you don’t come across with a level of confidence, interviewers may doubt your abilities. In today’s article we share some insights, based on our […]

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New opportunity 2025 Ellis Fox Blog

Finding new opportunities in 2025

There’s a reason people often stay in jobs they no longer find fulfilling – job hunting can be stressful and overly time consuming. As a senior professional, you probably already have enough on your plate balancing work and home responsibilities, so finding the time to […]

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New year blues Ellis Fox blog

Beating the back-to-work blues

The beginning of the year is exciting if you’re a 7 year old starting school, for senior professionals in their career, not so much. Even if you’ve enjoyed a good break with friends and family over the festive season, returning to work is usually accompanied […]

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Reflection Ellis Fox Blog

Why moving forward sometimes requires looking back

As 2024 draws to a close, there’s the temptation to make big New Year’s resolutions, inspired by the desire to do things better in 2025. This is not a bad thing, but as many of us know, the gym memberships and diet plans quickly get […]

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Planners Ellis Fox Blog

What makes a planner good at their job?

Of the skills that are in high demand right now, Planners are right up there with Quantity Surveyors and Estimators. They fulfil a vital role in project management, co-ordinating between various on-site teams, suppliers, and sub-contractors. It’s certainly a challenging role, perhaps that’s why there […]

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