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Easy networking tips to try immediately

Not everyone finds it easy to walk into a crowded room and introduce themselves to strangers. Nor does everyone understand how to navigate their way around an online business social network without making an etiquette faux pas. If you’re one of these people who finds the whole business of networking a bit overwhelming and more […]
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CV clichés and how to avoid them

Clichéd phrases are a great way to see your CV get tossed aside, no matter how qualified you are for the job. Your recruiter or potential employer sees loads of CVs over the course of the hiring process. “The minimum number of CVs that a recruiter will receive for a UK vacancy is 54,” say […]
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8 easy tips to get active in your lunch break

Life gets in the way of exercising, and that’s okay. We’ve all got other priorities that mean hitting the gym before or after work isn’t always number one on the list. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use your lunch break. Fit your workout style in with the time you have If you’ve only got […]
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Running out of jobs you want to apply for? Make your own

Have you found yourself scrolling unenthusiastically through endless job listings time and time again? Or applied for so many jobs you’ve lost count, but failed to get past the interview stage? Perhaps you’re looking for a change of career but just can’t see anything out there that excites you? It could be time to try […]
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How tech can help you with your job search

Advances in technology have changed almost every aspect of our everyday lives, from shopping and banking to dating and education. Finding and securing a job is certainly one of these aspects. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the new ways in which we use technology to find work, especially if you’ve only recently qualified, […]
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How to job hunt over the Christmas period

Contrary to popular belief, Christmas is actually a great time to look for a new job. So before you ease off your efforts and reach for the mince pies and mulled wine (although you should leave time for that too), read on to find out how you can use the festive period to your advantage. […]
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Time-saving LinkedIn hacks that will make you more effective

Are you leveraging your LinkedIn use as much as you could be? If you’ve created your profile, started gathering connections, joining groups and posting interesting content and updates, that’s all you need to expand your network or land your dream job, right? Well, wrong. There’s plenty more you could be doing to get the most […]
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Danielle Bruce-Tagoe: College made me realise my passion for films

Former Learner, Danielle, is self-employed as a Screenwriter and will be graduating from the University for the Creative Arts with a BA (Hons) in Film Production in 2017. She spoke to our Alumni Team about discovering her passion for film whilst studying her A Levels at Christ the King Sixth Form College. “I wasn’t too […]
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Poppy Pike: Joining societies and getting involved in the campaigns has been a huge highlight of university for me

Poppy 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 […]
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Zhen Choo Huang: Former learner shares her university experience

After 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 […]
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Philip Imarhiagbe: A level student is studying Medicine at university in Bulgaria

Philip 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 […]
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Ike Ovuworie: A Level student is studying a degree in Product Design Engineering

Ike 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. […]
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