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A positive attitude and confidence are essential elements of successful career planning. However, self belief should be founded on a realistic understanding of your abilities and how these can be...
View ArticleBritish workers risk getting stuck in rut without right qualifications
Today’s competitive job market means people are in danger of becoming stuck in unfulfilling roles unless they have the right qualifications, according to research by Home Learning College. Three...
View ArticleHow to Wow a New Employer in 5 Easy Steps
Securing a new job relies on your ability to show an employer why you can fulfil the role better than other candidates. This may sound challenging, but it’s actually easier than you think! In fact, the...
View ArticleWhy it’s never too late to go back to school
The thought of returning to the classroom can be daunting if you’ve been out of education for a while. You might have questions around your ability to understand and retain information at an older age,...
View ArticleHow to pull yourself out of a rut at work
Continued uncertainty in the job market means that many people are choosing to stay put in unsatisfying jobs rather than risk being out of work. While it certainly makes logical and financial sense to...
View ArticleIncreased confidence, more job opportunities and positive change through...
Gaining professional qualifications as an adult delivers a wide range of benefits, as revealed by research from our training partner Home Learning College. The distance learning specialist asked a...
View ArticleCHINGFORD: Care home residents knit Olympic rings
KEEN knitters have celebrated the Olympics by creating woollen Olympic rings.
View ArticleMoving to the private sector?
With the government cutting 270,000 public sector jobs last year, more people than ever are looking to the commercial world for employment. If you're one of them, here's what to expect and how to make...
View ArticleHow to handle job search rejection
So you didn't get the job. You might prefer to never speak to the company again but there are some good reasons to ask for feedback. Here's how and why to do it...
View Article20-year pledge to create job opportunities in Nine Elms
The Capital's biggest regeneration partnership has signed a 20-year pledge to create thousands of new jobs, apprenticeship places and business opportunities in Nine Elms.
View ArticleJob losses confirmed as warehouse closes
THE boss of Beales has confirmed that jobs will be lost following a decision to close warehouse facilities in the Wallisdown area of Bournemouth.
View ArticleInterview Coach: ‘Tell me about yourself’
What appears a harmless ice-breaker is a critical component of your interview. Your answer to “Tell me about yourself” is often the first spoken opportunity (think body language) to create a positive...
View ArticleWhy should I enhance my vocational skills in 2010?
It’s fair to say that many people will be glad to see the back of 2009: the year in which we entered the longest recession in British history, accompanied by record breaking levels of unemployment.
View ArticleIs your personal profile helping or hindering your application?
A good personal profile helps an employer reading your CV to quickly grasp who you are, what you offer and what you are looking for.
View ArticleAre you accessing the hidden jobs market?
Every week we hear about employers turning away hundreds, if not thousands of applicants for each role they have. Registering on job boards and applying to well publicised adverts is fine, but it has...
View ArticleDo you respond to adverts or hunt for opportunities?
Barely a week goes by without a new award for the ‘best’, ‘most socially responsible’ or ‘diverse’ (etc) employer to work for. Yet it seems the same 10 employers win all the awards.
View ArticleUsing the internet to enhance distance learning
Social networking on websites like Facebook and Twitter is without doubt one of the biggest technological and cultural developments of the past decade. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that...
View ArticleFive study tips for busy lives
Do you want to gain a new qualification but wonder where on earth you’d find the time? There is no doubt that studying as an adult can be challenging, particularly if you already have a job, family and...
View ArticleTips for enhancing your CV
Your CV is one of the most powerful weapons in your job-seeking armoury and is often the first point of contact with a potential boss, so it’s vital to make this document as powerful as possible.
View ArticleThree rules for going ‘back to school’ this September
As schools and universities gear up for the new academic year you may find your thoughts turning towards self-improvement and the acquisition of new skills.
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