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Ren Balogun: “My university experience has been a whirlwind of stress, exams, friendships, joy and discovery”Ren studied her A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form. She is now studying Sociology at the University of Bath and recently agreed to speak to our Alumni Team about life at university and her ambitious career plans. “My university experience has been a whirlwind of stress, exams, friendships, joy and discovery,” said Ren. […]READ MORE
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Changing your career: where to startChanging your career can be a daunting prospect, but if you want to do something new, develop your existing role into something else or just fancy a challenge then it may be the right decision for you. There could be many reasons why you’d want to change your career: You didn’t make an informed decision about your current career in the beginning […]READ MORE
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Career Guide: Working for a non-profit organisationWant a career where you can make a positive impact on the world? You may want to consider working for a non-profit organisation. Here’s what you need to know. Non-profit organisations are businesses that work to make a difference in the world, typically though charitable, educational, scientific or religious means. They are so-called because any […]READ MORE
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Life skills: A beginner’s guide to managing your finances – setting up a budgetThis article is the first in a series about managing finances for beginners and will deal with setting up a budget. Next time, we will advise on the best ways to get rid of debt. The ability to manage your finances is a skill we all need, yet statistics show that many people in the […]READ MORE
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Workplace problems: What to do when your boss expects too muchThe first article in a new series where we take an in-depth look at common workplace problems. Dealing with this particular dilemma requires a delicate balance between two things: Wanting to impress your boss and not let them down Agreeing to do too much and setting yourself up for high stress and/or failure It’s important […]READ MORE
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Damian Kent: A Level graduate became the first ever Trainee Solicitor for Channel 5 and now works for shows like Britain’s Got Talent, The Apprentice and The X FactorDamian Kent studied his A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College. He believes his experiences at college were essential to his doing well at university and his subsequent role at FreemantleMedia as a Legal and Business Affairs Executive. “I never had a fixed idea of what I wanted to do for a career, […]READ MORE
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The enormous benefits being creative has on your health and wellbeingBeing 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 […]READ MORE
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How to plan your job search without getting overwhelmedOnce 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 […]READ MORE
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Make your cover letter stand out for the right reasonsYour 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 […]READ MORE
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A guide to asking for a pay riseIf 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 […]READ MORE
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5 tips to improve your work/life balance in 2018Do 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 […]READ MORE
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Career Guide: NursingWelcome 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. […]READ MORE