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Book Summary: Create Space by Derek Draper: How to manage time, and find focus, productivity and success

The key to success is reflection, says author, Derek Draper. Reflection allows you to know yourself better, to be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and in turn create a more effective plan for success in whatever you choose to do. You’ll be able to reduce mistakes and make better decisions. The problem is […]
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Bolanle Adeoshun: Former student shares some great advice about working in the media industry

Bolanle studied A levels in Media Studies, Graphic Communication and Psychology at Christ the King Sixth Form. Here’s what she had to say to our Alumni team about her experiences of college and forging her exciting career in production management. “I had always been passionate about media and the TV/Film industry right from when I […]
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Productivity series: How working fewer hours can improve your productivity

Want to work fewer hours, but get more done? There’s a popular productivity theory that says that working fewer hours actually makes you more efficient. But is this just a theory? Or is there proof that working fewer hours really does result in greater productivity? Where does the theory come from? Parkinson’s Law states that […]
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New Business Series: Explore the different ways you can fund your small business

This next article in the New Business series explores the main ways in which you can fund your business. Crowdfunding Crowdfunding raises money for your business by asking a large amount of people to invest small amounts of money to raise a target amount. This money can be used to get your start-up idea off […]
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Guide to studying part-time when you already have a job

As technology advances, the need for workers to upskill is growing too. It is also creating exciting new opportunities in entirely new industries for those willing to learn. Gaining new knowledge and skills throughout your life can bring about good health, wealth, quality of life and future prospects for yourself and your family. Both the Mental Health Foundation […]
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Best podcasts to expand your business knowledge

Improve your business acumen on the go with these brilliant business-related podcasts. Discover interviews with the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, learn how to solve business-related problems encountered at every level of the professional ladder, and find out how Netflix beat Blockbuster in the race into our living rooms. Harvard Business review – Ideacast Each week the HBR Ideacast features leading business or management […]
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Seven tips for giving a winning presentation

Being able to speak in public is a valuable skill to have in many professions. Here are our top tips for giving a presentation or speech. Prepare Reduce the need to worry by being as prepared as possible – practice your presentation or speech until you can say it without thinking, perform it in front of friends […]
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3 fascinating career paths in healthcare

Wondering what you can do with your Health and Social Care qualification? If you have a healthcare qualification or are considering getting one, read on to find out some of the fascinating career paths you could follow. It’s not just doctors and nurses, you know. Call Handler / Emergency Medical Dispatchers Call Handlers and Emergency Medical Dispatchers work in […]
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Need some career inspiration? Take these credible career quizzes

If you’re not sure what you want to do for a career, taking a career quiz can be a great way to get some inspiration. Although no test can tell you exactly what you should be doing with your life, they can be a fun way to get some pointers in the right direction based […]
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Series: Starting a new business – How to tell if your business idea is viable

Do you think you have an amazing idea for a business? Maybe you want to turn your hobby or passion into a money maker? Or perhaps you’ve thought of the next big thing to take the tech start–up world by storm? Now what? Just because you have a great idea and heaps of passion, that […]
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Book Summary: Why we work by Barry Schwartz

‘Why we Work’ examines what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning and go to work. Barry Schwartz is a Psychologist, author and famous TED Talker who dedicates himself to tackling what he believes to be the psychological plagues of modern living. His 2015 Ted Talk ‘The way we think about work […]
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Sebastian T: “College allowed me to step out of my shell and meet new and amazing individuals”

Sebastian studied his A levels at Christ the King Sixth Form. Now a Visual Content Creator, he spoke to our Alumni team about his career so far and how his time at Christ the King helped him get where he is today. Sebastian took A levels in Media Studies, Biology and Psychology. “My Media Studies tutor […]
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