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Should you do a digital detox?A digital detox is all about ‘switching off’ from the digital devices that have become such a big part of our daily lives, in favour of social interaction in the physical world and improved physical and mental health. Technology has brought huge improvements to our lives, yet spending too much time in front of […]READ MORE
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Most-valued soft skills in the workplace in 2019 and how to improve themThe latest data from LinkedIn has shown that the most in-demand skills for employers are increasingly including soft skills (Soft skills can be defined as personal qualities or traits that allow the individual to interact harmoniously and effectively with other people.) So what are the most in-demand soft skills? And how can you improve yours? Most in-demand […]READ MORE
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How to instantly improve your networking abilities with appsNetworking isn’t just useful when you’re looking for a job with a new company – it’s useful when moving up the career ladder in your own company too. It can also be used to expand your industry knowledge and become influential in your field. What is networking really? Career networking is simply making connections with people who can help […]READ MORE
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How to find out if you’re getting paid what you’re worth and what to do nextUnsure if you’re getting paid the same as your peers? Here’s how to find out, plus tips on asking for a pay rise, or negotiating your salary for a new job. Look at job listings Look at jobs similar to yours on job sites like Indeed, Monster, Guardian Jobs and LinkedIn and see whether […]READ MORE
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Here’s why you should always follow up on your job application and 10 tips on how to do itFollowing up on your job application does several things: It shows your interest in the company It gives you another chance to sell yourself It reminds busy employers and recruiters to look at your application when they may be inundated with CVs “Job seekers should know that tenacity is often noted and usually rewarded,” says […]READ MORE
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4 simple but effective career tips for 2019Get a side hustle More and more people are turning to side hustles in order to increase their earnings. In 2018, 40% of UK workers had a side project, business or part-time job on top of their regular 9 to 5 job. New research has predicted that by 2030 this will have increased to half of the […]READ MORE
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How to improve your concentration at workThere are many reasons why you could be struggling to concentrate at work. Perhaps you’re overtired. Maybe it’s as simple as being hungry. You might have too many outside distractions, or a social media addiction. Whatever the reason for your lack of concentration, there are strategies you can put into place to help you get your […]READ MORE
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Lucy Montgomery-Hunter: “That one conversation with my teacher completely changed my career path ideas.”Former student, Lucy Montgomery-Hunter, was inspired to become a teacher whilst studying her A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form. She recently spoke to our Alumni Team to share her experiences with her fellow alumni, including her continuing education and her fondest memories of Christ the King. Lucy studied A Levels in History, Economics, […]READ MORE
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Could you boost employee retention with workplace learning?Finding and training a new employee could cost twice the former employee’s salary. So how can businesses avoid this expense? How much does employee turnover cost? The cost of recruitment can include agency fees, advertising costs, invested time in the interview process and premium membership to social sites like LinkedIn. Not only this, but companies […]READ MORE
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What you should really talk about in your next interview to land that jobWhat is your intrinsic motivation for applying for that job? This is the question you should be answering if you want to impress at your next interview, according to several studies. But what does this mean exactly? There are two types of motivation you can talk about when applying for a job: Your extrinsic motivation […]READ MORE
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6 future-proof careers that will still exist in the future“85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet” say the Institute for the Future (IFTF), that compiled a report along with a panel of tech, business and academic experts from around the world. Emerging technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality and cloud computing, are predicted […]READ MORE
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3 quick updates to your CV that could make a huge differenceDon’t have the time for a big CV overhaul? Here are 5 quick updates you can make to your CV in under an hour. Get rid of the clichés and buzzwords Are you a results-driven thought leader? Do you have strong communication skills? Do you work well in a team or individually? And do […]READ MORE