Careers

November 17, 2020

Everything you need to know about the real Living Wage (and why we endorse it!)

Here at Aquarium, we like to think of ourselves as a responsible employer. This means that we work hard to create an environment that enables all of our staff to flourish – both inside and outside the business. We believe […]
November 17, 2020

Supporting Creativity in the Community

From bedroom businesses to high-street heavyweights, the pandemic has had a lasting impact on all of us – both socially and economically. Here at Aquarium, we understand the challenges that many in our community are facing and believe that it’s […]
November 26, 2020

Working from home: our top tips for staying productive

Has Covid-19 changed the way we work forever? It’s hard to say, but we do know that working from home has become a reality for millions of workers in the UK. Here at Aquarium, we were quick to adapt to […]
November 26, 2020

Why we love to hire problem-solvers (and how to improve your skills)

Think you’re an excellent problem-solver? Then you might just be the perfect fit for us at Aquarium Software. We love problem-solvers, and when recruiting, we’re always hoping to identify candidates with the right combination of creativity and logic. But just […]
November 26, 2020

Coding and creativity: why Monet, Davinci and Lowry would have made great developers

Think coding isn’t creative? Then think again. While stereotypes of a career in development might lead you to think it’s all numbers, logic and flickering cursors, you might be surprised that creativity is one of the top skills we look […]
November 26, 2020

The best job interview advice you’re not taking: our top tips

Here at Aquarium, we’ve conducted our fair share of job interviews – and like to think we know a thing or two about what makes a good candidate. Though we’re sure you’ve read blog posts about job interview tips before, […]
November 26, 2020

How to manage your mental health when working from home

Working from home has its perks. No more commuting, no more being chained to a desk, no more arguing over the air conditioning – but remote working is not without its challenges. Covid-19 has changed how we work and this […]
November 26, 2020

Creativity at work: how to boost your creative thinking skills

Need help thinking outside the box? While you might assume that creativity is entirely innate, you might be surprised to hear that it’s a learnable skill and mindset – you just need to be willing. At Aquarium, we love creative […]
December 28, 2020

How to prepare for a developer job interview

At Aquarium Software, we have hired our fair share of developers and can tell when a candidate has prepared for the interview. There is nothing more impressive than a candidate who has clearly done their homework, so we thought we […]
December 28, 2020

Why gamers make great programmers

The last two decades have seen unprecedented growth for the gaming industry and it is estimated that there are more than 30 million gamers in the UK – and nearly 3 billion worldwide. But what does this have to do […]
December 28, 2020

Risk-taking vs Risk management

For some employers, the decision to recruit a risk-taker is one made with trepidation. However, we love people who are not afraid to take a chance: it is these hires that really help our business grow and move in exciting […]
December 28, 2020

Remote onboarding: how to settle into a new job when working from home

With home working becoming the norm in 2020, the UK has seen a rise in the number of people starting new jobs remotely. While employers will hopefully have designed an onboarding process to meet the challenges of operating away from […]