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How to break into a career in web development

If you’re looking for a new career, it makes sense to head where the demand is. And no job is experiencing quite as much recruitment activity as web development. According to the jobs site Indeed, demand for full-stack developers has grown by 607% in the last four years and they can command an average salary […]
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Five trends that make lifelong learning essential

Technology has transformed most of our workplaces over the last couple of decades – but experts say that was just the beginning. Consultants at McKinsey & Co examined 800 job roles and estimated that more than one in three workers might have to change their skills mix by 2030 to continue progressing in their career. […]
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“Have you got any questions?” What to ask your interviewer

“Surprisingly, the most common answer to the interview question, “Do you have any questions?” is no” say Monster.com. This is the wrong answer. Employers use this question to really differentiate between the candidates. It’s your opportunity to stand out and demonstrate that you have thought properly about your suitability for the position, as well as […]
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Best apps and websites for curating your career

From creating a professional network to finding your niche skills, here we’ve shared some of the best apps and websites out there to help you grow your career in the right direction. Meetup.com The networking experience on Meetup.com doesn’t necessarily happen online – but it’s a brilliant app for finding groups of people who share […]
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New Business series: How to write a one-page business plan

In our previous article, we explained why you need a business plan, and outlined how to write a traditional full-length business plan in case you need to apply for a business loan, for instance. Creating one of these documents can be a lengthy but necessary process – however, depending on the purpose of your business […]
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Workplace wellbeing trends you should know about

Want to know what employees and the companies they work for are doing to improve their physical and mental fitness in 2019? Read on. Employers taking action Employers are recognising the need to keep their employees happy in order to increase productivity, improve work quality and increase employee retention. More and more employers are seeing […]
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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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