News Archive
2012 News Archive
Vector Staff Race for Life & Raise Money for Cancer Research
Friday 18 May 2012On 27th May, two staff members from Head Office (Katie Cooper and Kimberley Miller) will be running Cancer Research’s Race for Life on Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells.
Vector Resourcing Grows – Internal Opportunities Available
Wednesday 16 May 2012We are expanding our team due to continued growth. Could you be our next star recruiter, or do you know anyone who would like to pursue a career in recruitment?
50% of Senior IT Roles Filled by Word of Mouth
Tuesday 8 May 2012Following a recent industry survey, it has been found that one in two senior IT positions are secured by a verbal recommendation. This mirrors Vector’s preferred recruitment approach...
Understanding Multi-Channel Delivery Requirements for Retailers
Tuesday 1 May 2012"Improving multi-channel delivery, as part of longer term strategic objectives, remains high on the agenda for many retailers this year..." Read Junior Consultant Tom Vivian's article.
We Review the IR35 Free Test Tool
Tuesday 24 April 2012This link is a good free tool to use as a guide to assess the IR35 status of your contract and your actual situation as a contractor running your own limited company...
New Staff Case Studies – Peter Cordner & Ashley Keen
Friday 20 April 2012We think it’s important that you get to know the Consultants at Vector Resourcing and hear what they have to say.
Team Vector Raise £230 for Local Village
Wednesday 18 April 2012On Sunday 27th April, 11 runners made up Team Vector in the Hartfield Fun Run! They raised sponsorship totalling £230 to go towards the Hartfield Sports Pavilion Fund...
Vector’s Ben Marshall Chosen to Carry the Olympic Torch
Friday 13 April 2012Our very own Resourcer Ben Marshall was nominated by a friend to Coca-Cola and had to explain why he deserved to carry the torch...
Welcome Jordan & Welcome Back Ben
Wednesday 11 April 2012Jordan Vernan joins the Resource Team with a view to a long term career at Vector...
Vector Live is Now Mobile Optimised
Tuesday 10 April 2012We recently conducted a survey on a selection of current contractors, and the findings led us to develop a mobile optimised version of the timesheets portal within Vector Live.
Happy Easter from Vector Resourcing!
Thursday 5 April 2012Vector Resourcing would like to wish all clients and contractors a Happy Easter. We will be closed from 6pm on Thursday 5th April and re-open for business on Tuesday 10th April.
AWR - Vector's Opinion 6 Months On
Tuesday 3 April 2012Grace Woolford, Contracts Manager, gives her opinion of the AWR 6 months after its introduction. Has it affected the demand for contractors as predicted?...
Vector Feature in the Latest Sussex Life Business Magazine
Thursday 29 March 2012Make sure you pick up a copy or go online to read the latest issue of the Business & Professional Life magazine that Vector have a feature in, focusing on our growth and passion for renovations!
Fibre Optic Ring Completed Around the World
Tuesday 27 March 2012Indian telecommunications company Tata Communications has announced the completion of the first round-the-world fibre optic cable network. Good news for their customers.
Are the Chancellor’s Budget Changes a Help or Hindrance?
Friday 23 March 2012In this week’s Budget, the Chancellor George Osborne highlighted the importance of rewarding work as key to the UK's economic recovery.
Breaking Travel Sector News – Google to buy Tripadvisor
Thursday 22 March 2012“Many will find it hard to name two companies that polarise opinion within the travel industry more...
Secured your interview? Read Vector’s top tips!
Thursday 15 March 2012So we have secured you your interview, now you need to prepare to impress. We offer some useful advice on face to face, as well as telephone, interviews.
Vector Support the First UK Storyfest
Tuesday 13 March 2012We are proud to be supporting the UK’s very first Storyfest: a children’s book festival, in the rural village our Head office is based.
Retail Team Expands - Welcome Tom
Thursday 8 March 2012The Retail team welcome a new addition to their ranks in Tom Vivian this month. Martin Pite, Team Leader, says “I am delighted that Tom has progressed within Vector...
Three Half Marathons in Four Weeks!
Monday 5 March 2012Two down and one to go… our intrepid Consultant Mark Cassé takes on his marathon challenge.
Team Growth at Vector Resourcing
Thursday 1 March 2012In response to our busy end of 2011 and with strong prospects for 2012, so far this year we have recruited 3 new members of staff to join the Resourcing & Account Management Team...
IT Pay Hits Highest Rate in 4 Years
Wednesday 29 February 2012Research has recently shown that pay prospects for IT staff are the highest they have been since 2007.
Vector to Sponsor Hartfield Fun Run for 2nd Year
Thursday 23 February 2012Vector Resourcing have once again pledged to sponsor the Hartfield Fun Run, taking part on 15th April in the village where their Head Office is based.
Smartphones Lead the Way Forward
Tuesday 21 February 2012More than half of the British population now owns a smartphone according to data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech...
Quarterly newsletters achieve 50% increase in click through rates
Thursday 16 February 2012Last year Marketing Manager Lara introduced Vector to Pure 360, an established email marketing platform, and they haven’t looked back since.
Vector Features as ‘Local Hero’ in RBS Business Agenda Magazine
Tuesday 14 February 2012Our Director Donna Medway is this Quarter’s cover star for the highly respected Royal Bank of Scotland Business Agenda Magazine.
Business Development at Heart of Vector’s Success
Thursday 9 February 2012Business Development, headed by our Business Development Manager Simon Kiely, is a key element aiding great service and growth at Vector.
Vector Turns 15 Years Old in 2012!
Tuesday 7 February 2012You may have noticed our Anniversary logo on our homepage recently, marking our 15 years in IT Recruitment.
Regulations & IR35 – Vector Explains
Thursday 2 February 2012Vector Resourcing were the first IT recruitment agency to provide IR35 friendly contracts; we also keep up to date with current issues, so we know what we’re talking about.
Thinking of Making the Move from Permanent to Contracting?
Monday 30 January 2012Contractors generally tend to earn more than their permanent counterparts which is good news if you are thinking about making the move from permanent to contracting.
Recruitment Agency Expo – Keeping Ahead
Friday 27 January 2012On 16th February Marketing Manager Lara will be attending the Recruitment Agency Expo in London...
Vector Life Update – Development Underway!
Tuesday 24 January 2012We are pleased to announce that Vector’s bespoke Intranet is now in development and should be launched by the summer.
New ICT Curriculum Based on Open Source
Thursday 19 January 2012Last week Education Secretary Michael Gove announced that from September 2012, the current ICT curriculum is to be replaced with one ‘focused on computer science and programming’.
Q4 e-Newsletter Out Now – ‘Rise in Demand for Contractors’
Friday 13 January 2012You may have recently received our Q4 news, but if not you can view it here...
Vector Keep Warm with Corgi Cashmere Socks!
Tuesday 10 January 2012In December, we partnered with luxury British hosiery company Corgi to produce bespoke, cashmere Vector socks to keep our clients’ toes warm over the Christmas break…
The Importance of Understanding IR35
Friday 6 January 2012The article Exclusive: Key facts overlooked in IR35 ruling - contractor 'sets record straight' from December 2011, makes interesting reading in regards to IR35... an article by our Contracts Manager Grace Woolford.
Happy New Year – 2012 is here!
Wednesday 4 January 2012We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. In 2012 we not only have the Olympics coming to a town near us, but Vector turns 15 years old in May!
