Industry Insights

Here’s why Open RAN’s recruitment and deployment is going from strength to strength The last two years have been incredibly important for the development of Open RAN. In 2020 the concept gained further credibility and it seems in 2021 Open RAN has taken a giant leap forward, based on the results from Light Reading’s 3rd annual...

Two years ago, a global operator survey by Heavy Reading identified that 46% of respondents to their survey were expecting to undergo what they identified as “radical changes” to their IP networks. Fast forward to today and several factors are influencing this increasing desire for change with cost reduction, a move to cloud strategy, network...

Interview prep 101 Your phone rings…you answer enthusiastically and with anticipation. It’s the recruiter you recently spoke with. You remember, the one that told you about your dream job, the job that ticks all the boxes at a company you have been following for years. The recruiter has actually secured you an interview, you agree...

Should a counter offer influence your decision to leave? So, you’ve finally been offered a new telecommunications job (congrats!) and you’ve just informed your line manager of your news. Sometimes, it's not uncommon to be presented with a counter offer, which can bring about a whole new set of considerations that can be a little...

Advice on resigning from your job Resigning from your current job can be an anxious moment. Whether you’re leaving because of dissatisfaction with your role or you’re moving for a better opportunity, resigning in a professional manner is always recommended in order to maintain your reputation. Resigning in an unprofessional manner will be remembered and you never know how that may impact you with future employers.   On face value resigning sounds simple, you hand...

4 essential tips for updating your CV While job searching may not always be on your agenda, regularly updating your CV (and indeed your social profiles such as LinkedIn) is highly recommended. It enables you to keep track of your career progress, so that when a CV is needed you don’t have to try and remember activities from months or years before. Failing to update your CV regularly may result in you missing out key information, or...

Cyber Security jobs within crypto currency: The skills shortage. Tesla, AXA insurance, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Visa, PayPal, Coca-Cola and Expedia. All household names, whose products are used daily by people across the globe. One thing they all have in common is that they have joined the list of businesses now accepting payment in crypto currencies....