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You don’t always need a Career Plan

When I was a teenager, I dreamt of being a big-time cattle and sheep farmer. Working at the local livestock market gave me access to the unwanted stock that was going cheap, including one angry Jacob ewe (with sharp horns), some old mules and three billy goats (they...

Where to find Noble Futures this Autumn

The autumn events schedule is filling up quickly here at Noble Futures, so you'll be seeing a lot of us out and about in the coming months. These are great opportunities to catch up with one of our consultants confidentially and discuss your career, whether you're...

Pet Industry in the UK in 2023: Trends and Opportunities

The pet industry in the UK has witnessed significant growth and transformation in recent years, and in 2023, it will continue to grow and flourish. Pet ownership has become increasingly prevalent, with owners considering their beloved pets as cherished family members...

Mid-Year Reflections 2023

As we reach the midpoint of the year, this provides a valuable opportunity for both businesses and candidates to reflect on the progress made so far and the potential they aim to uncap in the remaining months of 2023. We've leapt at the opportunity for reflection too,...

Celebrate Pride: Tips for Fostering Inclusivity in the Workplace

Whilst we are committed to inclusivity all year round, as Pride month approaches, it gives us a fantastic opportunity to shed light on how businesses can support their LGBTQIA+ employees and the opportunity for us to pause and reflect on how we can create and offer...

Transformations in the Agricultural Workforce in 2023

The agricultural sector has always been at the forefront of change, constantly adapting to new technologies, consumer demands, and environmental challenges. As we progress into 2023, we are witnessing a significant shift in the agricultural space, with transformative...

The Preferred Employee Benefits in 2023

In today's dynamic job market, attracting and retaining talented employees goes beyond offering just a competitive salary. In 2023, the landscape of preferred employee benefits is still shifting, but a strong emphasis on work-life balance, well-being, and the...

How To Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter

Are you looking to write the perfect cover letter that will help give your resume a competitive edge? Writing an impressive and effective cover letter can be challenging, but to make sure your application stands out, it's essential to take time to craft a thoughtful,...

Meet the Team – Hollie Williamson

Tell us a little about you I live on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, in a small town - Ballymoney! At home, we have an array of animals, from little lambs to not-so-little horses, and plenty of dogs and cats in between. I am a huge showjumping enthusiast, and if...

What is a Screening Interview

Screenings vs Interview... Sometimes the recruitment process can get a little confusing and overwhelming for a candidate as they begin their journey with a new role, with invitations to phone screen, screening interviews and then all going well, interviews. So for...

Ready to Diversify

Since Noble Futures launched in 2002, one of our key areas of candidate support has been helping and guiding veterinary and agricultural professionals as they look to transition into industry-based roles, and so in this latest post in the Clinic, we wanted to focus a...

Find your Motivation!

Motivation can be a tricky thing to find. One day it is there, and the next, it is gone, affecting everyone from time to time. It is quickly impacted by all kinds of outside influences, the season, personal life, and additional stresses, but if you're on the hunt to...

Meet the Team: Cheryl Sweeten

Tell us a little about youI live in a small town just outside Glasgow where I live with my husband, child and our dog Gilly. I grew up practically living at the farm next to me, you would always find me with my stubborn Shetland or playing with the lambs each year...

Noble Futures to host Exhibitor Lounge at SPVS Congress 2023!

SPVS Congress is heading this January to the Exhibition Hall at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham, and Noble Futures is thrilled to announce that we have joined as sponsors for this incredible Congress in the Veterinary calendar as hosts for the Exhibitor Lounge! From...

Prepare for your Annual Review

End of Year Review, Performance Review, or maybe you call it an Annual Review… It comes by many names, but it often delivers the same feelings!  For many we speak to, it can fill them with nerves and trepidation as it is a conversation that naturally takes us out of...

London Vet Show 2022!

Hosting the Exhibitor Lounge at the London Vet Show is always a highlight of the Noble Futures calendar, as we love the opportunity to give back to this wonderful industry through some good old-fashioned hospitality! From seeing everyone tuck into a delicious...

Career Advice Drop-In Sessions at London Vet Show 2022

Returning for London Vet Show 2022 – Career Advice Drop-Ins!  Following huge popularity from it's introduction in 2021, The Noble Future's Career Drop-In Sessions are returning for 2022, with more of the team on hand to support you and your career! Would you love a...

Latest Testimonials

We are always thrilled to share our latest testimonials, as we think there is no greater proof of the quality of our work, than the words of our clients and candidates. At Noble Futures, we do recruitment differently. We aren’t a CV factory, for clients, we only...

Jane Righton – Building a Career in Agriculture

This week in the clinic we are looking at the evolution of a career in agriculture, from our wonderful consultant Jane Righton. We wanted to share Jane's reflections on her inspiring career to date, to share with our candidates just some of the potential opportunities...

Noble Futures New Senior Leadership Team

Since it's first day, Noble Futures has been dedicated to supporting those in the animal and agricultural industries, by matching talent with opportunity. We are committed to supporting our clients and candidate's growth by sharing insights, building partnerships and...

Noble Futures – 20th Anniversary Celebrations Begin!

Last Wednesday, the team left the offices and headed across to London to start the celebrations for Noble Futures's 20th anniversary! In a busy few days, the team came together to join in with some incredible training, project planning, plus a little fun to kick start...

Meet the Team: Laura Smith

Tell us a little about you I live in a rural Lincolnshire hamlet, with my Partner and our full array of furry/ feathered friends (ponies, chickens, rabbit and Wilfred the crazy Jack Russell). On weekends, if I am not on walks with Wilfred or out with the ponies, you...

Top Tips for your CV and Applications

In the Clinic this week, we are sharing a recent video from all the team, as we discuss and share our best tips for your CVs and applications. Our fantastic team are passionate about getting the right candidates for the best roles, so we want to help you get your CV...

VMA Annual Awards 2022

On Friday the 18th, the Noble Futures team were thrilled to return to the Royal Lancaster London Hotel for the Veterinary Marketing Association's Annual Awards. Sadly postponed in 2020 and held virtually in 2021, this was the first opportunity to see everyone face to...

The Hidden Cost of Direct Recruitment

It's a well-known fact in the UK that we are seeing a recruitment boom. From Linkedin to the media and news headlines, it has been heralded as the big talent reshuffle, the great resignation, or even the national candidate shortage. But no matter what the title, the...

Just Announced: Networking Event to Return

New to the industry? Keen to strengthen your business network? Looking to open doors to your next career opportunity? Whatever the reason for wanting to improve your networking skills, our FREE workshop can get you there. For all those that are attending the VMA...

Remote Working… But what does that really mean?

Remote Working… It’s now the norm... But what does it really mean? Remote working is no longer a novelty, a LinkedIn Poll topic or an adjustment for many. Its rise since the pandemic, has now seen it become almost normality and here at Noble Futures we are seeing over...

Noble Futures Career Advice Drop-Ins at London Vet Show 2021

New for London Vet Show 2021 - Career Advice Drop-Ins!  Would you love a few moments to understand what opportunities your career can have? What potential roles are available, whether you're continuing in practice or moving into industry? Would you like to know some...

London Vet Show – Noble Futures Exhibitor Breakfast!

Noble Futures, the leading recruitment consultancy for the animal-related industries will launch a new incentive for London Vet Show 2021 by delivering and hosting an Exhibitor Breakfast. In growing anticipation for London Vet Show 2021, a welcome return for the...

Noble Futures Exhibitor Lounge to return for London Vet Show 2021!

A hugely welcomed return within the animal-related industries for 2021 is London Vet Show, due to take place in London eXCel on November 11th and 12th! Since the last show in 2019, this key event in the industry’s calendar has been sorely missed by many as a chance to...

Hiring for a Cultural Fit

If you've worked with Noble Futures, either as a client or candidate, you may have heard us discussing Cultural Fit. When we take on a search for a new role, we don't just evaluate candidates on their experience and qualifications - the functional fit - we also take...

Recent Testimonials for Noble Futures

We are always thrilled to share our latest testimonials, as we think there is no greater proof of the quality of our work, than the words of our clients and candidates. At Noble Futures, we do recruitment differently. We aren't a CV factory, for clients, we only...

Noble Futures – New Candidate Portal

We are thrilled to announce we have recently updated our operating systems here at Noble Futures, and the most exciting part of this? It means our candidate portal has had a huge renovation and now applying for any of our exclusive vacancies is easier than ever...

Benefits and Employee Perks – The trends in 2021

We are all fairly fed up of hearing about covid 19, but it’s undeniable that the changes it brought to our work lives has inevitably changed the landscape of employment going forward and today we are looking a little closer at the effects it has had on Benefits and...

Meet the Team – Jane Righton

Tell us a little about you I have always lived in Worcestershire, I didn’t move too far away from the family farm which is a few miles up the road! I live with my partner and three kids along with my dog “Hugo” and African Grey “Zulu”. Where did your career start and...

Meet the Team – Sophie Harper

Tell us a little about you I currently live in Berkshire in the South East of England with my husband, our three children, an elderly cat called Sulley, plus a cheeky jack russell called Perdy! Whilst always from Berkshire, I have spent some time traveling and at one...

The Power of Words

The tone and use of your words in a written work document has never held as much presence as it does today. Working from home and away from our colleagues in the office means that written communication has wildly overtaken verbal communication in the workplace and so...

How to write a Resignation Letter

Time to hand in your notice? Congratulations on getting that new role! However we know that nerves on handing your resignation notice in, can sometimes put a damper on the initial celebrations. Don’t panic, a resignation letter can be achieved with tact and respect,...

Get More From Your LinkedIn Profile

Why should you use LinkedIn? For some, LinkedIn can be a little daunting and a profile on this work-based social media is often left aside until the start of a new job search. But in reality, LinkedIn can offer so much more than just a job page and if used well it can...

How to Manage Counter Offers

You've found that fantastic new job, passed through the interview and contract negotiations stage with flying colours and now the time has come to hand in your resignation with your current employer... but before you do, it's time to prepare yourself mentally for a...

Key Findings from: Key Account Managers, the Move Online!

We are really excited to bring you the latest infographic from one of our Live Career Q&A Events! Last month Tony and Chris had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Penrose, Head of Buying, and Lauren Chong, Veterinary Services Manager at Fetch.co.uk as we looked at...

Win Big In Our £5,000 Improve International CPD Giveaway!

  Got the ambition to Improve to secure yourself a better Future? Noble Futures has teamed up with Improve International to offer qualified vets the chance to win vouchers for some of the best CPD Training in the industry!  As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An...

Introducing the Veterinary Network & Agriculture Network

Introducing the Veterinary and Agriculture Networks! Back in March 2020, Noble Futures were due to host one of our first live Networking events whilst at the VMA Awards. Sadly we all know why this and many other events got canceled, but it didn’t stop our...

Live Career Q&A – With Guest Speaker Lynn McKeown

16th December - 8pm We are thrilled to announce the next of our Live Career Q&A evenings for December 2020. Joining Tony Noble and Kay Ritchie for the 16th of December, at 8pm is the brilliant leadership coach Lynn McKeown. Lynn's fantastic experience in workplace...

£1000 Referral Reward with Noble Futures

Noble Futures launch £1000 referral reward! To celebrate their expansion into Clinical Veterinary Recruitment, Noble Futures are excited to announce the launch of their £1000 Referral Rewards. All referrals made before the 31st of May 2021, who are successfully placed...

Meet the Team – Kay Ritchie

Tell us a little about you I live in Washington ( the original one! ) in the North East of England with my husband, son, stepdaughter, and our new addition to the family, our puppy Bobby! My main passions in life are animals, my family, charity support, and the...

Sara Armitage and Amber Dunham confirmed as guest speakers!

We are thrilled to announce our Live Career Q&A sessions next week will be featuring not one but two fantastic and inspirational guest speakers! In addition to the Noble Futures team, we will be joined by CVS UK's Director of Product, Buying, and Logistics Sara...

Exciting News From Noble Futures

Noble Futures are thrilled to announce.. .. WE ARE NOW EXPANDING TO RECRUIT FOR VETERINARY AND CLINICAL ROLES IN ADDITION TO OUR CURRENT RECRUITMENT! The last 16 years have seen Noble Futures specialise and recruit exclusively within the animal-related industries, but...

New Dates for free Live Career Q&A Events

Noble Futures are thrilled to announce the next series of our live Careers Q&A sessions for October! 13th October - 8pm Prepare and Tailor your CV for maximum impact!  Following many requests for advice and support on turning a clinical-based CV into one ready for...

Noble Futures: Free Veterinary Careers Q&A Evening

Hosted by Kay Ritchie and Tony Noble We’ve been speaking with candidates and clients over the last month and seen a huge surge in candidates feeling tired, burnt out, or feeling ready for a career change. Some are looking to find a better work-life balance and others...

Getting to know the Noble Futures Team: Tony Noble

Tell us a little about you Currently, I live between Ireland and the UK, where I share a home with my partner Oli and Reggie, our rescue crossbreed dog. We started fostering for the Dogs Trust not long before the pandemic and Reggie came to join us just before...

Prepare for your best interview!

Our biggest advice for any interview from first stage to final round, is preparation.. It may sound obvious but preparation can often be the most overlooked element of the interview process. The art of a relaxed confident interview will come from you being yourself,...

Team Building …Remotely!

Team Building.. Remotely! It’s a strange time for the traditional workplace. Some offices are beginning to be back in full force, some have partial teams returning from furlough or recovering from redundancies and for many remote working remains on the cards for the...

Life after Lockdown – A Chance for Change?

Life post Lockdown – A Chance for Change?   The last few months have given even the strongest optimists a run for their money but as the world starts to emerge from life after lockdown, we are taking the opportunity to find the positives and look for the bright spots...

Kindness in the Workplace

A kind and caring approach was once considered unnecessary to thrive in the world of business. Movies and books alike, showed you to survive, it was a dog eat dog world or that nice people finish last. It couldn’t have been further from the truth and now with mental...

How to Network in an Online Word

Understandably for reasons we all know, so many of the fantastic conferences, awards and events for 2020 have been cancelled or postponed. These great points in the calendar hold so much more than their face value. They can help launch a new brand, offer insightful...

Podcasts – The New Career Advice Hotspot

Once a favourite of the daily commute, limited to just 20-40 minutes of a morning or evening, Podcasts have seen their user ratings fly through the roof over the last few months of lockdown, as people look for new and interesting shows to listen to. These small...

Transferable Skills to Impress Interviewers

Transferable Skills to Impress Interviewers Over the last few weeks, we have noticed that the quieter periods in the lockdown have given many of our candidates the opportunity to reflect and act on pursuing a career change they have long been considering. Whether it...

Ready to train that Brain? Courses to keep you going during Lockdown

As our first month of lockdown comes to a close, those of us lucky enough to stay safe at home can reflect on the progress we have made in adapting to this new normal. So much of our daily life has adjusted to a virtual environment, including work, socialising and...

Job Hunting in Uncertain Times

We are experiencing a unique and, in some ways, unprecedented series of events. Not only did Brexit leave a gaping hole in our political and economic uncertainty - the bedrock of business success - now we have coronavirus, which the UN chief has tagged as the biggest...

How to ace a video interview

We are living in very difficult times. Covid 19 has changed life as we know it, pretty much overnight. We all need to do what needs to be done – maintain our social distance, only go out for essentials, work from home, if you can. But what does all this mean for the...

Crufts – the greatest (dog) show on earth!

If you’re a dog person, Crufts is probably a highlight in your year. Whether you’re a show professional who has trained countless canines to compete for glory, a dedicated dog lover that makes the annual pilgrimage to the NEC for a few days of doggie fun and shopping,...

5 ways to get the most out of conferences and events

There are many great ways to learn and sharpen your skills for the good of your career and in our view, attending an industry event or conference should be high on your ‘to do’ list! Getting the most out of attending a conference or event takes a bit of planning and...

Finding your niche – the key to a happy and successful career?

Finding the right career niche is crucial for your personal happiness and your professional success. But it is not always easy to find the "right place" where you can translate your passion, goals, values, and strength into a pay cheque. If, like us, animals are your...

January – why it’s one of the best months for job hunting

January has arrived. It’s a new year and a new decade and maybe the time is right for you to find a new job, or even a new career? Like most business functions, recruiting and hiring activity has ebbs and flows, and if you pay attention, you just might be able to time...

Our top tips for successful career planning in 2020

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The career you choose will take up a significant portion of every day that you live, so it’s important to choose wisely! However, just because your career is on a particular path doesn’t mean that...

Why we’re supporting Street Vet this Christmas

Homelessness has reached crisis levels across the UK and Ireland. And for many homeless individuals, a pet is often their closest friend, their only family and a great source of comfort. But when you’re homeless, veterinary care for your pet is the last thing that you...

London Vet Show 2019 – key thoughts and takeaways

The 2019 London Vet Show was, as always, a busy two days. From the moment the doors opened on the Thursday morning until they closed on Friday evening, a steady stream of delegates descended upon the exhibition floor. It was great to see many new companies exhibiting,...

Tony Noble guest speaker at the VetYou panel discussion at LVS 19

VetYou is a new community on a mission to provide vets with financial guidance, money mindset testimonials and a route to personal prosperity. Launching in November at the London Vet Show 2019, a drinks reception in celebration of the launch will take place in the...

Tony Noble Guest Speaker at the VSGD Community Mastermind at LVS 19

We are proud to announce that our MD Tony Noble is to be guest speaker at the VSGD Community Mastermind at the 2019 London Vet Show. The choices within Veterinary medicine are virtually limitless, but the responsibilities immense and having a community to rely upon...

An even bigger and better Future at the 2019 London Vet Show!

2019 sees Noble Futures return for the 5th year running as the energy and inspiration behind both the Noble Futures Exhibitor Lounge and the Noble Futures Exhibitor Drinks Reception at the London Vet Show. And with a jam-packed two-day schedule that will welcome...

BVNA Congress – are you ready?

This Friday Veterinary Nurses from around the UK and beyond will descend on the Telford International Centre in Shropshire for the 2019 BVNA Congress. Organised by the British Veterinary Nursing Association, this annual event takes place this year from the 11th – 13th...

Barbara Arndt – Turning redundancy into opportunity

When it comes to experience in and dedication to helping people develop their careers, few people come close to Barbara Arndt. Part of the Noble Futures team for the last 6 years, Barbara has a BSc in Animal Science, a CIPD Certificate in Personal Practice (HR...

Change and technology – the future is now, so invest in it.

Cows wearing 5G-connected collars that send data to the app on everything from what they're eating to how they're sleeping … the ability to successfully plant, tend and harvest a crop without a single human stepping foot in the field … there’s no debate about the fact...

Team Building – the most important investment your company can make?

Team Building activities … what image does the concept evoke for you? Cringing employees with arms outstretched waiting to catch a colleague about to fall blindly backwards into their waiting arms? Company hot dog eating contests? Or maybe an image of Steve Carell in...

4 Ways To Ace Your Interview Presentation

Your recruitment agency has found you your dream role. You aced the phone interview, breezed your way through the first round and have reached the next round of interviews. But then the message comes through… you’ve been asked to put together a presentation as part of...

Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Friday 21st of June 2019 is Bring Your Dog to Work Day - an observance day where many employees and employers bring their four-legged friends into the workplace. While bringing your dog into the office for a day is a fun thing to do and a great place to start…why...

6 Tips For A Successful Phone Interview

A good résumé may no longer be enough to get you in the door. Many companies use phone calls with candidates who look good on paper to determine if those applicants are ready to move to longer, more in-depth interviews. Whether you make the first cut for a job may...

Our Top Tips For Writing An Outstanding CV

A good curriculum vitae is vital when looking for a new job, so what should it contain and how do you make yours stand out? Follow our top tips to help you to prepare your CV and give yourself the best chance possible at getting the job you want. The time and energy...

Should you accept a counter offer?

Picture this. You’ve spent months searching recruitment listings, discussed opportunities at length with your recruitment consultant, expertly navigated several interview rounds and have been made and accepted an offer for an exciting position that will take your...

Contract work – the career path of the future?

Contract or temporary work assignments are becoming an increasingly attractive option to many and this trend is reflected in the numbers, with 162 million people in the US and EU now engaged in ‘independent’ work. In this article, we look at what contract work...