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Benefits of hiring a work experience student and how to make the most if itThe benefits of work experience for students may be clear, but how exactly can your business benefit from taking part in a work experience programme? Are you a business owner? Or do you work for a company that could take on a work experience student? Find out here what it can do for your productivity, […]READ MORE
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How to create a long-term career strategySetting a long-term career strategy gives focus to your hard work. Here’s how to decide what you really want and figure out the steps to achieve it. Deciding what your career goal is Think about your options… Answering these questions will give you a better idea of your career goal. “Come up with a career […]READ MORE
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SEO for beginners – how to increase your search engine rankingAs of October 2018, the World Wide Web contains over 4.4 billion pages. SEO is all about businesses trying to optimise their websites so they appear in those first few search results. The higher they are in the search engine results, the more visitors they will get to their websites and the more customers they […]READ MORE
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A-Z of Tech (T-U)The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the latest article in a series where we explain […]READ MORE
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SEO for beginners – what do you need to know?You may have come across the term SEO if you’re new to the worlds of business or marketing. If you feel that it will benefit your career to know the basics of what SEO means and what it is used for, then this guide is for you. This is not an in-depth guide on how […]READ MORE
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How to write your first LinkedIn profileIf you don’t have a LinkedIn profile in today’s business world, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. 94% of recruiters now use LinkedIn to vet job candidates. Your LinkedIn profile can be used to, as LinkedIn themselves explain: “express your personal brand in 2,000 characters and glorious 3D, creating a dazzling picture of who you […]READ MORE
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How to create an effective landing page for your businessA landing page is essentially where a visitor lands when they click on a link to your website. Its purpose is to turn those visitors into customers as soon as possible. Your landing page could be your homepage, or a single page created purposefully to generate conversion for a particular campaign. Whatever you want your […]READ MORE
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Dos and Don’ts of asking for a promotionIf you’re nervous about asking for a promotion but feel like you deserve one, here’s how to go about raising the subject with your employer, from making your case to reacting to the answer. Asking for a promotion is putting yourself in a vulnerable position, but in order to advance in your career you need […]READ MORE
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Ganiyat Gani-B Alli: Former A Level student talks about her career as an Event and Wedding CoordinatorGaniyat is an Event and Wedding Coordinator, as well as the Founder and Creative Director of both the Fashion Exposed showcase and the Mr and Miss Nigeria UK Beauty Pageant. Our former A Level student has many strings to her bow. She recently spoke to our Alumni team about the journey her career has taken […]READ MORE
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Which UK cities are best for these popular career choices?If you live in the capital and are considering a move, or are one of the 57million people living outside of London who want to work in some of the most exciting industries the UK has to offer, here are some of the best UK cities to live and work in. City: Bristol Industry: Tech/Digital […]READ MORE
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Which of these popular productivity hacks will work for you?Different productivity techniques work for different people. Here are some of the most effective ways to tick things off your to-do list and find some time in your busy schedule – which one works best for you? Use an app Using technology in the right way can help you to organise your busy schedule, both […]READ MORE
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What is a ‘side hustle?’ And why you should have oneDo you want to make some extra money in addition to your regular income? A side hustle is a term used to describe turning your passion into a part-time business alongside your day job. According to entrepreneur.com, around 35% of millennials have some sort of side business. https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/230431 There are several great reasons to have […]READ MORE