If you are looking to combine working with studying, you may be considering studying by distance learning. The flexibility that distance learning offers enables you to spread your study over longer periods and arrange your schedule to fit in with your lifestyle. However,…
Employment and skills haven’t exactly been hot topics during this election campaign. Happily, they are squarely on the agenda of all the main parties. Most of the parties have made significant policy announcements in their manifestos about adult learning and are offering more…
Think it’s too early to start your career planning? Fresh out of poly and want to enjoy your freshman year? Read on to discover why planning for your career early can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever have made. 1. It Helps Identify…
Job hunting is so much more than crisp suits, smiles, and polite, easy conversations with your interviewers. It’s also not a time for you to be imaginatively hopeful. Let’s get real. You’re on the prowl night and day. You’re rigorously looking for a…
See how you do with this handy checklist for interviews! Can you tick off all the items? If you can tick off all ten items you’ve got a great chance of acing your interview – good luck! 1. Time It is important to…
The way to go about job hunting has changed. Through new networks and technology, we are more prepared than ever, yet overwhelmed to find the right career path and job. Job seekers have more access to intel- through LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other such sites,…
Education is the foundation of a quality life and a globally competitive workforce. As such, education must encompass the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences to equip each and every student for lifelong learning, successful careers, and long-term economic self-sufficiency as responsible, fully contributing…
When you’re not looking for a job, it can be easy to ignore your LinkedIn profile. Sure, you add people you meet at networking events as contacts and accept requests as they come in, but everything else? Eh, you’ll get to it when…
Does social media marketing work for small businesses? The answer is a resounding yes! But why is it such a powerful tool for small business owners and how can you master it? One of the things about social media marketing that makes it…
Universal Credit is a new means tested benefit for people of working age who are looking for work or are in work and on a low income. How will it be paid? It is paid as a single monthly payment and replaces the…