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How to create an effective landing page for your business

A 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 […]
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Dos and Don’ts of asking for a promotion

If 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 […]
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Ganiyat Gani-B Alli: Former A Level student talks about her career as an Event and Wedding Coordinator

Ganiyat 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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What is a ‘side hustle?’ And why you should have one

Do 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 […]
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Three tips for writing your speculative job application

A speculative job application is where a person looking for a job sends an application to a company without a job actually being advertised. It can be a highly effective way of getting jobs, internships and work experience placements that either haven’t been advertised yet, or won’t ever be advertised. Why would a company not […]
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How to spot an email phishing scam

Phishing is an online attack with the goal of tricking people into giving up their personal information via deceptive emails and websites. The most common ways in which hackers try to do this are: 1. Encourage the target to click on a link or download an attachment containing malicious software that can infect your computer […]
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A to Z of Tech (Q-S)

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 […]
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Lorraine Ugen – British Athlete and Alumni

Lorraine Ugen British Athlete and Christ the King alumni joins our Evening of Celebration and officially opens our Sports Centre named in her honour. Lorraine Ugen was the guest of honour at our recent Evening of Celebration on Tuesday 26th June. Lorraine is an elite Great Britain athlete and the current British record holder in […]
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How testimonials inspire our current students to succeed

Want to make an impact on the education and careers of our current or future students? Providing a testimonial is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. Think about what you wish someone had told you when you were at Christ the King Sixth Form College. What pearls of wisdom would […]
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Great podcasts to kickstart your career during your commute

The average Briton spends nearly 2 hours commuting to and from work every day. What’s more, a study has shown that the longer a person’s journey is to work, the lower their job satisfaction. The research by the University of the West of England found that “a 20 minute increase in commute time is as […]
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