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Best brain-training appsWant better focus, improved memory and faster thought-processing? Who wouldn’t? Your brain actually reaches its peak performance between the ages of 16 and 15 years, before your cognitive function starts to decline, but you can halt and even reverse this decline through working out your brain just like you would your body through exercise. Our […]READ MORE
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Jobs you can do from anywhere in the worldFancy working from home? Or perhaps from a chic café in Paris? Or a hammock on a desert island? Providing your desert island has a good Wi-Fi connection, this could be possible. Remote working is on the rise. In 2016, nearly 4.2million people in the UK worked from home. Thanks to advances in technology, the […]READ MORE
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Pros and cons of using social media for marketing your businessThe first in a series of articles about social media for business Coming up later: Which social media platforms should your business use? | How to build a social media community for your business |How to create a social media campaign for your business | Common social media mistakes businesses make | A guide to […]READ MORE
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Could you start a health and wellness business?Whether it be a healthier diet, a new type of exercise, improving your mental health, or examining your quality of life, it’s hard to escape the growing trend for self-betterment. Chances are, you will have tried some of the wellbeing trends that have popped up over the last few years – Paleo delivery services, standing […]READ MORE
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How to get a job in advertisingThe rewards of working in an advertising agency can be huge. The ‘work hard/play hard’ mentality of the advertising world can be attractive enough on its own, but there’s also great pay and the opportunity to advance quickly (if you work hard and prove yourself), and the ability to learn from the best minds in […]READ MORE
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5 common misconceptions about millennialsThe phrase ‘snowflake generation’ has been thrown around a lot of late. It’s a derogatory term to describe the millennial generation (technically anyone born between 1980 and 1994) as entitled, self-centred and lazy. The term has been used recently in the media in the wake of Brexit and the Trump Campaign, as a way to […]READ MORE
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Trevor Gomes: Entrepreneurial former student tells his storyTrevor graduated from Christ the King Sixth Form College with A Levels in Business, ICT, English and Music. Now at university, he spoke to our Alumni Team about the challenges and highlights of his education so far. “I’m studying Business Management with Entrepreneurship at the University of Westminster,” said Trevor. “One of my many highlights […]READ MORE
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Stephanie Anning: Former student plans for a family and a careerStephanie Anning took AVCE Science and AS French at Christ the King Sixth Form College. After graduation, she went on to study her Adult Nursing degree at Kingston University. She is now a nurse for the NHS. Currently taking a break from her career to start a family, Stephanie spoke to our Alumni team about […]READ MORE
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Avision Ho: Former Mathematics student is a Data Scientist for the governmentAvision Ho is a Data Scientist for the Department of Education. Our academically talented and ambitious former student took his AS and A Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Critical Thinking, Government and Politics, and EPQ before progressing to the London School of Economics and Political Science. Avision graduated from university in 2016 before shaping […]READ MORE
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Ana Fernandes: Sociology student wants to use her knowledge to work with children“I feel that studying at Christ the King Sixth Form College has allowed me to feel more confident in myself,” said Ana Fernandes. Our former student recently spoke to our Alumni Team about her experiences studying at college, university and beyond. Ana attended Catford High School before coming to Christ the King to take her […]READ MORE
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Why setting goals shouldn’t just be for JanuaryIt’s New Year’s resolution time. Chances are you’ve set yourself a goal this year to get fit, read more books, save money, see more of your family or learn a new skill. The New Year is seen as the perfect opportunity to open a new chapter in your life. It symbolises fresh beginnings and hope […]READ MORE
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The ultimate apps for running a small businessWe’ve got the rundown of our favourite apps that help you to stay ahead of your finances, team communication, task management and more in 2017. Top app for marketing AdWords – Google AdWords gets your business seen by the right people. It places your ads precisely when your target audience are searching for businesses like […]READ MORE