All 'careers' related blog posts

International Women's Day and Beyond

8th March marks International Women's Day, but we should look beyond this day and be proud, independent and strong everyday.

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Stefanie Brooks
8 March 2022

Countryside to Mountainside - My Instil Life

Find out how I switched my working life as a Software Engineer from the NI countryside to life on the slopes in Switzerland.

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Emma Moinat
17 February 2022

The Journey To Becoming A Confident Software Developer

Having worked with Instil for 3 years, I want to share with you how I have grown as a software developer.

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Kelvin Harron
4 February 2022

An Instil apprenticeship > anywhere else

Oscar is currently working as an apprentice with us. Learn how he came across the Workplus Apprentice Work Programme and how he is getting on 6 months down the line.

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Oscar Daly
17 January 2022

6 Questions For An Instil Apprentice

In this article I will answer some questions about my work+ apprenticeship at Instil

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Caleb Wilson
14 January 2022

Work experience for school and university students at Instil

Seeking work experience either during your school or university years? Here's what we offer

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Tara Simpson
6 January 2022

Making the most out of your placement with Instil

In this article I will provide key tips for ensuring a successful placement year

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Dylan Longlands
13 September 2021

6 Questions For An Instil Intern

Are you considering an Internship with us? Current Intern, Daniel, shares with you some useful insights into life as an intern and what to expect

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Daniel Murphy
12 August 2021

New Start Experience at Instil

In this article I will detail the life as a new start at Instil and what it was like working on my first project

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Daniel Murphy
7 January 2021

Things I've Learned Along The Way

A mantra for a healthy software developer

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Niall Kelly
18 December 2020

5 Tips for a Successful Placement

Placement year can be a pretty scary thing; moving out of your comfort zone and into the crazy world of work. Daniel King has just completed his internship with Instil...

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Daniel King
8 October 2019

Instil Autumn Outing: Golf Punks

The big Instil Crazy Golf match, let the battle commence

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Richard Bell
28 October 2018

Harry Intern Life @instil

Harry reflects on his time at Instil and offers advice to those seeking work placement

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Zarah Akilagun-Thompson
31 August 2018

Benn Intern Life @instil

Benn reflects on his time at Instil as an intern student and what he has learnt along the way

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Zarah Akilagun-Thompson
16 August 2018

Why You Must Work Here

A insider's honest view on why working at Instil ticks all his boxes

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James Carlisle
29 January 2018

Life as an Intern @ Instil

An intern's view on his placement year at Instil and what he took away

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Josh Kelso
25 June 2017

8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Work Placement

8 tips to get the most out of your work placement or internship

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Brian Hamill
14 June 2017

On Being an IT Trainer

Thoughts on what it takes to be a software development trainer

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Garth Gilmour
13 January 2016

The Hunt for Next Year's Interns Is On

Interested in a year of coding beautiful code? We are on the hunt for next year's interns

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Richard Bell
4 November 2015