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Poppy Pike: Joining societies and getting involved in the campaigns has been a huge highlight of university for mePoppy Pike is moved to Manchester to follow her passion for politics after passing her A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College with flying colours. She spoke to our Alumni Team about her future ambitions and the challenges and highlights of university. Poppy took A Levels in English Literature and Language, Religious Studies […]READ MORE
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Zhen Choo Huang: Former learner shares her university experienceAfter passing her A Levels in Computing, Media Studies and Photography at Christ the King Sixth Form College, Zhen was accepted onto her current BA (Hons) degree in Communication and Media Studies at Nottingham Trent University. Here’s what she had to say about how college helped her achieve her educational ambitions, and what life has […]READ MORE
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Philip Imarhiagbe: A level student is studying Medicine at university in BulgariaPhilip studied his A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College. He is now studying Medicine at the University of Sofia in Bulgaria. He has had the opportunity to study in another country, learn new languages and meet people from all over the world. “My time at college has helped get me where I […]READ MORE
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Ike Ovuworie: A Level student is studying a degree in Product Design EngineeringIke studied his A levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College. His results enabled him to get a place at Loughborough University, where he is studying a degree in Product Design Engineering. He spoke to our Alumni Team about life at university, and the skills he learnt at college which allowed him to excel. […]READ MORE
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Why interviews are about to get tougher – and how to deal with itThings can get pretty competitive on the job market these days. Only the top 2% of job applicants even get an interview, according to the President of Job Market Experts. Gone are the days when hiring managers were looking simply for the right qualifications, a decent amount of relevant work experience, glowing references from previous […]READ MORE
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Don’t be scared of languagesUs Brits have it easy. Almost 400 million people speak English as their first language, with over 1 billion speaking it as a second language. Yet we shouldn’t rest on our laurels. Being multilingual comes with huge benefits, especially in business. A language can add between 10% and 15% to your wage, according to recruitment […]READ MORE
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The new social media trend? Not using social mediaAre we finally fed up with Twitter feuds and Instagram celebrities? Or finding ourselves stuck in a social media hole at 1am? It seems like the world is getting tired of the constant onslaught of Facebook updates and inane Snapchat stories and is ready to step away from seeing the world through a screen. Or […]READ MORE
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LinkedIn Masterclass: Writing your summary on LinkedInYour first impression speaks volumes on LinkedIn. You should use your summary to get the right people’s attention, sell yourself and get across all the key information about yourself in a concise way. Your LinkedIn profile is also likely to show up in the first few results if people research you online (and they will). […]READ MORE
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Is your commute making you unhealthy?Commuters are more likely to be anxious, dissatisfied and have the sense that their daily activities lack meaning than those who don’t have to travel to work, even if they are paid more,’ say The Guardian. But we bet you already knew that. Few people enjoy commuting, but here’s the worse news: did you know […]READ MORE
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Are you wasting your time?There aren’t enough hours in the day already. What with your deadlines looming, work and social commitments and the latest Netflix box set to watch. Don’t worry, we’re about to save you hours in your day. Here’s some time-wasting habits you should kick right now. Stop hitting snooze Ever woken up feeling perky, but then […]READ MORE
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Bonita Darkoh: Former CTK A level students says college helped her fulfil her potential“For me, college was fun, challenging and life changing.” Bonita Darkoh attended Christ the King Sixth Form College to study her A levels in Applied Business, Economics and English Literature. Her hard work has paid off, as she is currently an Associate Account Manager at AOL. The Alumni Team spoke to Bonita about her hugely […]READ MORE
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Smart ways to get work experience and stand out from the crowdWork experience is essential for getting ahead in today’s job market. There’s even a growing trend in employers rating work experience over grades. “About 80 per cent of employers think work experience is essential,” according to a recent study by the City & Guilds. Why? “The key is to show enthusiasm,” agree the experts in […]READ MORE