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​What are the pros and cons of working in a tech start-up in 2021?​You know that feeling when you go to a theme park to ride on the new “Super Intestine-Twister 4000” ride you’ve heard all about recently?​That feeling of nervous trepidation when you’re in the queue watching others racing through the ups, downs, twists, and turns, and wondering if you’ll enjoy it as much?​You...

​BackgroundAlthough additive manufacturing has been with us for many years now, it’s still an innovative, dynamic, and expanding industry. Companies are constantly discovering new applications and developing improved methods to broaden their additive capabilities.Although additive manufacturing was first conceptualised in Japan, the USA and European countries have led the w...

Are you looking for a job or looking to hire someone in the 3D printing industry? We hate to be so direct, but it’s not always so simple. Recruitment is a long process with many hurdles to overcome along the way, and that goes for both applicant and employer. But, where better to come to for guidance than to Kensington Additive, a specialist head-hunter with over 7 years ...

​2021 was a hopeful year, one where we’d wave goodbye to the pandemic and the economy would be business as usual. It’s fair to say that we’re not there just yet, however, more and more businesses are choosing to kick-start their recruitment again and start hiring good people, who will positively contribute to the success of the company and see them through these troubled t...

In recent news, we’ve learned that more than a third of people are planning to quit their jobs post-pandemic, due to promotions being down by 48%, stress-related (60%) or a clash with management (51%).It’s not irrational to worry about this, as we’ve already seen a huge number of women (2.2 million between Feb - Oct 2020) leaving their jobs during 2020 as they were unable to...

Every day we’re witness to updates and announcements in the 3D Printing industry. Kensington Additive has decided to offer a fortnightly news-round up in blog form, to keep our network informed of all the goings on. By sharing all the latest headlines and articles from 3D Printing’s media outlets, we’re aiming to inform our audience on a regular basis. Let’s see who’s in the...


When you hear the word ‘recruiter’ what comes to mind? 

Unfortunately, the recruitment industry doesn’t always get the praise it deserves. Applicants can easily be put off by bad reviews, or stories shared on LinkedIn about recruiters only being out for themselves, and worst of all, untrustworthy. 

Most recruitment companies follow a code of conduct, upholding employment ...

​We're sure you’re already well aware that we’re living in the middle of a global pandemic. And, here we are still almost 12 months on trying to navigate through a crisis we’ve never experienced before.

COVID-19 has meant that pretty much all of us have had to change the way we work. Recruitment has also had to adapt to restrictions with interviewing candidates and taking o...

​Let’s be honest, 2020 all-round was a rollercoaster ride of emotions and catastrophes. Sure, there were some good moments, however, the 12 months began with the Australian bush-fires and a global-outcry of support to save the animals and homes lost to the disaster. Shortly after came the news of a virus originating in Wuhan, China that was putting people in hospital faster ...

​To Job Hunt or not to Job Hunt over Christmas? Here’s why you should… It’s that time of year when you can start to breathe a sigh of relief. That is if you’re one of the lucky ones whose company has a Christmas closure, allowing you to spend the festive season with friends and family. After this year, we’re all looking forward to a little relaxation and time with the loved ...

“How do we attract more women to apply for our job vacancies?”It’s a question we often get asked as recruiters.It’s almost as though there is a hidden secret, kept undercover from companies seeking to diversify their teams. For organisations with large employee numbers above 500, you would expect there to be a diversity strategy in place to ensure a workforce that is represe...

​As with many things this year, networking has had to change and adapt to suit our current climate, meaning that face-to-face meetings at trade shows are prohibited and have either been postponed or instead turned into a virtual event.We did post a blog a few years back which was a general Guide to Networking, which could still be very useful. However, it makes sense to adap...

Kensington Additive has been headhunting in the specialist field of additive manufacturing since 2014. Some might say that’s not a long time, but we believe that our 6 years’ of experience partnering with some of the biggest names in the market has taught us many lessons about the wonderful world of 3D printing, especially how to bridge the skills gap and hire the best addit...

​It’s difficult to ignore the year 2020 and how many varied challenges it has brought us, from only interacting with friends and family via zoom calls, relying on your other half to come back from the supermarket with every item on the shopping list, to hoping and praying that you won’t get made redundant.Everything is relative so they say, but trying to secure a job in the ...

​There is no doubt we are about to enter into a phase where there exists the largest pool of candidates on the market since 2008 and possibly even the 1930’s. Surely this means the balance of power in the engineering and technical markets will now shift from the candidate to the client at long last. It’s easy to assume this, as you’d expect candidates to be less choosy as th...

​With an ever-growing market, it is important in Additive Manufacturing to keep updated on all the latest trends, technologies and applications. These changes also have an effect on the job market too, including salaries. Companies are looking to stay competitive in order to attract the right talent, just as it's important for employees to know their own worth and where they...

​There are plenty of studies out there that aim to determine how positivity has an effect on results. In our last blog regarding ‘Top 11 Questions you should ask in your Interview’ it was noted that we spend 90,000 hours in an average lifetime at work. So, no wonder it’s sometimes difficult to remain feeling positive when it seems like there is simply no rest for the wicked....

​In an average lifetime, we will spend 90,000 hours at work. To state the obvious, that’s quite a large chunk of our time. Personal life experiences and family time can be limited, as we spend most of our week with our colleagues and managers.So, why is it that most of us treat interviews as a one-way street? Employers aren’t the only ones assessing suitability, on the flip ...

​In today's age with technology changing the way we virtually do everything, it's crazy to think we judge someone's suitability to a job based on a black and white piece of paper. Why? Well, I guess you'd say a CV illustrates a candidate's key attributes - it doesn't, however, show you if this candidate will fit your company culture.Answer? Kensington VIP (Video Interviewing...

​As the Additive Manufacturing industry transitions from prototype focused processes, to mass production, AM companies need to consider the environmental impact of the materials they use, and how sustainable each material is. With the world already producing over 320 million tons (in 2016), it is important now more than ever, to be making conscious decisions when using/over-...