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What is Palantir and why are businesses (and our clients) fighting for Palantir skills? Palantir is basically “mission control for data” and that’s exactly why it’s on so many tech roadmaps in 2026. In simple terms, Palantir builds software that pulls in huge amounts of messy data from different systems, cleans it up, connects the dots, and then helps people make high stakes decisions from it. Governments use it for defence and security, hospitals for planning care, banks for spotting risk, and manufacturers for running factories more efficiently. 2026 has big plans for tech modernisation in the public sector with many of those plans starting with Palantir. Many different solutions providers collaborate on projects, which is why you have seen many vendors within the public sector hire similar Palantir based skill sets. If you specialise in database systems and work in defence or the public sector, this may be one to upskill in! Anson McCade currently have multiple vacancies requiring Palantir so reach out to the team if you have experience. #Hiring #palantir #uk

It’s still the year of the snake! Python has dominated client requirements going into 2026. Surveys and indices still rank Python as the most popular programming language globally, with its share of developer mindshare hitting record highs through 2025. It has also become the default choice for data science, AI, and ML work, thanks to its huge ecosystem of libraries and frameworks. For many of the clients speaking right now, Python offers three big wins: 1. One language that can cover data engineering, analytics, ML, and automation across the business. 2.A deep talent pool, from junior developers to senior quants and ML engineers, making scaling teams faster and less risky. 3. Direct alignment with how modern products are being built in finance, trading and SaaS, where Python underpins everything from backtesting engines to AI-powered features. If you’re thinking about a career change and wondering what skill to focus on, maybe your best betting on your old friend, Python? Get in touch with the team at AMC to better understand the Python roles available. #Hiring #python

Britain has signed up for a cleaner future and technology companies are making it happen with practical solutions. Just not the companies you’d expect.... Behind the scenes, firms in the trading space are quietly solving one of the hardest problems in renewable adoption: the unpredictability of weather-driven generation. This unpredictability has an impact on pricing, risk and investment appetite as well as availability. By using advanced forecasting, algorithmic trading and smarter market access platforms, these businesses are helping ensure green power can be scheduled, priced and traded with far more confidence. The result? Greater certainty for investors and asset owners, which makes renewables a more attractive, bankable commodity rather than a risky side-bet. Stronger foundations for national grids, with more renewable energy able to flow reliably into the system and support long term decarbonisation goals. In other words, the future of clean energy isn’t just being built on wind farms and solar parks, it’s also being coded into the trading systems that make green power investable at scale. #hiring #renewableenergy #trading

You might see your job search getting that little bit easier in 2026. We’re starting to see some interesting changes in the hiring process shaped by AI’s growing influence. Instead, employers are shifting towards more collaborative and transparent ways to explore technical depth without relying on time-consuming take-home tests. Why? Because AI has made cheating easier! This change could be a real win for candidates. Managing multiple interview processes can be exhausting, and reducing repetitive technical challenges allows more time for meaningful engagement and showcasing genuine capability. That said, it raises a question: will a reduction in hands-on coding tasks impact the quality of hires? For candidates it sure beats allotting two hours of personal time towards completing tech tests around a busy schedule! Curious to hear from others: Have you noticed this shift, and what impact do you think it’s having on hiring outcomes? #AI #hiring

We are tackling 2026 head on, and you should too. January isn’t just about resolutions in the gym and attempting to burn off the Xmas shortbread – it's the best time of year for you to secure a new role. Companies have spent the December lull setting headcounts for the upcoming the year and now it's your time to capitalize as they aim to smash those targets. Decision‑makers are back from annual leave, processes are moving and there's no more “let’s pick this up after the holiday” moments. It doesn't stop with internal teams either! Recruitment consultants are setting the tone for the rest of their year too. New requirements are flooding in and we're all getting stuck in. Take advantage of the new year buzz and get yourself out there! #hiring

It's 2026 and time to understand that additional needs are not an indication of a skills gap. Adjusting your hiring process to make extra considerations for people with needs not only makes sense on a human level, it also makes business sense. They are a reminder that talent comes in many forms – and that it’s often the hiring process, not the person, that creates barriers. If your process doesn’t flex to accommodate people with additional needs, you are cutting off a huge section of the market. You’re also missing out on valuable lived experience that can strengthen culture, challenge groupthink and massively improve the quality of the products and services you bring to market. An accessible product will always have more potential users than one where accessibility is an afterthought. Diversifying your hiring approach is your cheat code. Here are some simple ways you can start to accommodate candidates with additional needs in your hiring process: 1.Offer flexible interview formats (video, in-person, written) and extra time where needed. 2.Share interview questions or structures in advance to reduce anxiety and level the playing field. 3.Make sure your job ads and careers pages are accessible, clear, and free of unnecessary barriers. 4.Ask every candidate if they need any adjustments and normalise saying “yes”. Actions speak louder than words and demonstrating inclusivity in your hiring strategy can do far more for your brand than career page jargon. #hiring #accessibility

Happy New Year from the team at Anson McCade! We hope the New Year brings happiness for job seekers and clients alike. www.ansonmccade.com

This is how your LinkedIn headline could help you secure a new role in 2026. Your headline is a great LI feature that is useful for two reasons- not only is it a great opportunity for additional key words in helping you be found by recruiters, it’s also your own personal billboard. It shows under your name in searches, on your profile, and every single time you comment. With LinkedIn acting as a search engine in its own right, that one line becomes your personal billboard and a major way recruiters, hiring managers and old colleagues discover/rediscover you. If you’re commenting under posts that are relevant to your skills, your headline is doing quiet work in the background. It can catch the eye of a hiring manager scrolling through comments, but just as importantly, it gets ex-colleagues, managers and friends up to date with what you are doing now. Those are often the people most likely to refer you, recommend you, or message you about roles that never get advertised. So, how do you use it properly in 2026? Keep it short, clear and keyword-rich. Lead with what you do and what you’re good at, not just your job title. Don’t faff or get too fancy with phrasing. Screen size limitations can impact readability so get right to the meat of what you do. #hiring

It's Christmas Eve and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead with hope. To our clients: may 2026 bring the strategic growth and exceptional talent that drives your ambitions forward. Your commitment to building outstanding teams continues to inspire us. To every candidate we've worked with: whether this year brought career breakthroughs or unexpected challenges, we hope 2026 delivers the opportunities and security you've been working towards. Your resilience and expertise shape the future of every organisation fortunate enough to work with you. Thank you for trusting us with your most important decisions. Here's to a restful holiday season and a year ahead filled with meaningful connections and shared success. Merry Christmas from all of us at Anson McCade.

Is this good news for the creative workforce this Christmas? AI taking jobs may not be as done-a-deal as we once thought with public sentiment really shaping AI adoption. A huge indication of this is @McDonalds recently pulling an ad campaign due to the backlash against it’s use of AI generated imagery. Does this mean creatives can breathe a sigh of relief? Potentially! Terms like “AI Slop” are now part of the everyday lexicon and the constant flooding of social networks with shoddy AI imagery is really testing people’s patience. People are really beginning to value a once undervalued skill set in creative video and graphic design. Maybe we will see companies stray away from using AI for the creative aspects of ad campaigns as a result? Human-led design teams could be seen more as a USP, giving brands designs that stand out among what’s seen as AI-generated nonsense! #Hiring #AI #Advertising #McDonalds