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The enormous benefits being creative has on your health and wellbeing

Being creative has been proven to benefit your health and happiness in a number of ways – and you don’t have to be an amazing artist or creative genius to reap the rewards. Here we explore exactly how engaging in creative activities can improve your wellbeing and some of the creative short courses you can […]
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How to plan your job search without getting overwhelmed

Once you’ve made the decision to find a new job, it can be tempting to react in one of two ways. Quantity over Quality You may be the type of person who wants to immediately start sending out CVs left right and centre in the hopes of bagging yourself an interview. You’ll apply for anything […]
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Make your cover letter stand out for the right reasons

Your cover letter is often the first impression a potential employer will have of you. A successful cover letter must strike a perfect balance between standing out amongst the sea of other applicants and getting the basics right – even the smallest mistake can cause a hiring manager to reject your application. One hiring manager […]
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A guide to asking for a pay rise

If you feel like you should be earning more money, read our advice on how to ask for a pay rise. How much to ask for It’s important to ask your employer for a reasonable, well-researched pay increase. Asking your fellow employees how much they’re being paid is one way to find out your job […]
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5 tips to improve your work/life balance in 2018

Do you feel like you’re meeting the demands of both your work and personal life? If the answer is no, you may need to look into your work/life balance. This is defined as the time you devote to leisure and personal care versus the amount of time you spend at work. Leisure time is essential […]
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Career Guide: Nursing

Welcome to the latest guide in our series about health and social care careers. Make sure you check out our other guides here: Healthcare Careers: Medical Research and Development Whether you already have a Health and Social care qualification, or are thinking about applying, one rewarding route you can pursue is a career in Nursing. […]
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2017 in review: our best advice of the year

Here are our most-read advice, articles and expert interviews from 2017. This year our alumni community learnt about building a career in a fast-paced, modern environment and the importance of lifelong learning to stay ahead of the game. You also showed a keen interest in building something for yourselves, with advice to help the entrepreneurs […]
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Why you should volunteer with your former college and ways to do it

Want that warm, fuzzy feeling that only comes from helping others? We’ve got lots of opportunities, both big and small, for you to get involved with your former college –but did you know that helping out could benefit you too? Aside from getting that warm, fuzzy feeling, read on to discover the different ways you […]
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How to job-hunt over the holiday period

If you’ve just thought “I’ll look for a job in the new year,” then it’s time to rethink your strategy. The new year may symbolise fresh starts, but it can put you at a great advantage to start your job hunting before the holiday period. Here’s what you need to know about finding employment during […]
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Dos and don’ts of coping with exam stress

Revising for your exams can be a stressful time. For a few weeks every winter and summer students across the UK find themselves in the midst of exam season and many are feeling the pressure. High stress levels can negatively affect your performance, so it’s important to make your state-of-mind a priority. If you’re about […]
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Tech – apps and online tools to help you with your new year career resolutions

The New Year is the perfect time to set career goals. Yet many people fail in their new years resolutions for several reasons according to Psychology Today: People set them as a way to motivate themselves, but just aren’t ready to change their bad habits False hope syndrome describes where a person sets a goal which is […]
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Taking on a work experience student

We want you to host one of our 16-18 year old students for 2-5 days in your workplace. They will be studying a subject relevant to your industry and need to get a better idea of what the work environment is like. Here are a few details to make it as easy as possible. What […]
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