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  • If your job search isn't working, here's why.

    • 27 Mar 2017

    A job search can be a long, tough and turbulent process. It takes a lot of research, time and determination to navigate the job market these days.

  • In the public eye: Life as a PR guru

    • 23 Feb 2017

    Lisa Palompo Dixon always wanted to work in public relations and the working mum set up her own business three years ago.

  • Is non-traditionally coloured hair acceptable in the workplace?

    • 7 Feb 2017

    Blonde, redhead, brunette… whichever category you fall into, it may have significant affects on your career prospects

  • Returning to Education after Redundancy

    • 14 Dec 2016

    We asked West College Scotland for some advice about returning to education after redundancy, and a bit about why students are choosing to retrain.

  • Retraining after Redundancy - Is it for you?

    • 12 Dec 2016

    Retraining after redundancy may feel like the best option, especially if early attempts at finding a new job have ended in disappointment and frustration.

  • Life after Redundancy in 5 steps

    • 9 Dec 2016

    There’s no doubt about it – redundancy comes as a shock. But it’s important to remember there is life after redundancy.

  • Redundancy entitlements and budgeting

    • 2 Dec 2016

    Finance is one of the first worries everyone has when they find out they are being made redundant. In a redundancy survey we conducted, we found that 23% of people believed they could survive 3-4 months if they lost their job.

  • Redundancy selection criteria explained

    • 24 Nov 2016

    There are a number of reasons why a business may have to make members of staff redundant.

  • How retraining can help you change careers

    • 31 Oct 2016

    A career change is something many of us will consider at some point in our lives – either because we’re looking to mix things up early on in our working life or have decided to embark on a new path after decades in our current job.

  • Training ideas for Admin, Secretarial and PA

    • 28 Sep 2016

    If you’re looking to work in the admin, secretarial and PA sector, then training is a great way of increasing your skills and knowledge.

  • How Networking can improve your personal job prospects

    • 20 Sep 2016

    Struggling to find a job or stuck in a career rut? Can’t decide on the next best step? Networking is a great way to stay on top of what’s happening in your industry, meet new people and boost your career.

  • Questions to ask in an interview

    • 24 Aug 2016

    When you hear the ill-fated words, “do you have any questions?” make sure you’re prepared

  • How to work in the UK if you are from abroad

    • 22 Jul 2016

    If you want to live and work in the UK, then first you’ll have to obtain a visa. If you’re from outside the EEA and Switzerland, unfortunately you’ll be required to have one in order to find gainful, permanent employment.

  • How to Become a Fashion Designer

    • 4 Jul 2016

    If your ambition is to become a fashion designer, figuring out the necessary steps to take can be hard. Do you need a degree? How much experience should you get? Find out here.

  • Negotiating your Salary: Do's and Don'ts

    • 14 Jun 2016

    Here, we look at the Dos and Don’ts of negotiating a starting salary.

  • You've scored your new job...What Next?

    • 18 Dec 2015

    Congratulations, you’ve been successful and bagged yourself a brand new job. What next? Well, after celebrating with friends and family, there are a few other steps you should take before starting in your new place of work.

  • Want to be Engineering Construction Technician?

    • 20 Aug 2015

    Buildings and plant are nice and shiny when they are new, but someone needs to design and build them and they need regular maintenance to stay that way. So does machinery and production equipment of all kinds. That’s where Engineering Construction Technicians come in.

  • A-Level Results: Your Options

    • 17 Jul 2015

    Even if you don’t get the A-level results you’d hoped for , there are still a number of options available to you – so don’t fret. The following are our top tips on where you can go from here.

  • So you want to be an Accounts Clerk / Book Keeper?

    • 9 Jul 2015

    Companies exist to make money. So keeping financial records up to date and preparing accounts are very important. At a senior level, accountants do this, but for many smaller companies, and also as support to accountants in the larger firms, accounts clerks/bookkeepers are a necessity. £15,000 + per year

  • The Best Paid Secretary Jobs

    • 9 Jul 2015

    There is a variety of Secretary jobs out there, each with unique requirements, responsibilities and pay. Here are some of the best paid Secretary jobs available.