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  • Personal Statement Examples

    • 12 Jan 2018

    The personal statement on your CV is an invaluable chance to show off your strengths and achievements. In this article we provide personal statement examples and tips for various job searches.

  • Jo is naturally talented when it comes to the business of Beauty

    • 23 Jun 2017

    Jo Chidley is a qualified herbal botanist who has worked in HR and as a beekeeper during a varied and interesting working life.

  • 4 Things to Make You More Employable in 2017

    • 20 Jun 2017

    If you think your CV or work experience is lacking that something special, we've got you covered. In this guest post, Inspiring Interns take a look at 4 things that could make you more employable in 2017.

  • I'm Glad I Followed My Heart With Charity Career

    • 8 Jun 2017

    We explore a move to the charity sector.

  • Rachel has the taste of sweet success with macaron business

    • 25 May 2017

    Rachel Hanretty fell in love with the French confection macaron when she lived in Paris. And the colourful little sweet treats proved to be the inspiration behind the 27-year-old launching her own business.

  • Leanne: "How redundancy led to dream marketing role"

    • 27 Apr 2017

    When Leanne McGuire was made redundant from her job as an administrator with a window cleaning company, it opened the door to a new career in marketing.

  • Job is more than skin deep for soap star Fiona

    • 20 Apr 2017

    Fiona Ritchie’s desire to find the best natural products for her children led to a whole new career when she set up her own skin care business.

  • Starting a new chapter: How Michael is helping new writers on the road to publication

    • 13 Apr 2017

    MICHAEL J Malone worked in the financial sector, then publishing, before turning his hand to writing. Having penned 11 novels, the 54-year-old is now helping other aspiring authors in his role as a freelance editor and writing mentor after setting up his own company, MJM Ink, almost two years ago.

  • Short Notice Resignation Letter Template & Example

    • 24 Mar 2017

    When it comes to handing in your resignation, there's a right and a wrong way to go about it. If you're resigning at short notice, you need to be even more careful and professional. Here's a short notice resignation letter template to help you get started.

  • Why Your Dream Job Is Overrated

    • 7 Mar 2017

    Don’t worry. You don’t have to know what you want to be when you grow up – not even when you’re ARE a grown-up.

  • The 8 Most Frustrating Phrases to Hear When Job Hunting

    • 2 Feb 2017

    Obviously the most frustrating phrase to hear while job hunting is ‘you’ve been unsuccessful,’ but these nuggets of annoyance are also pretty bad…

  • Finding a Job After Redundancy - The Current Job Market

    • 16 Jan 2017

    If you’ve been in the same job for a long time, re-entering the job market may seem a little daunting. Here, we look at how the job market has changed to help you find a job after redundancy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 5 Tips for When You Become Unemployed

    • 4 Aug 2016

    Becoming unemployed is never fun, but it also doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Here are our top five tips to get you back on your feet in no time.

  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Career in Fashion

    • 20 Apr 2016

    Fun, fierce and fast paced, the fashion industry attracts hundreds of graduates every year. Here's 5 reasons why you should choose a career in fashion.

  • In Depth: Teaching

    • 6 Apr 2016

    Teaching is a great choice for those looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling.

  • In Depth: Dental Technician

    • 26 Jan 2016

    Gone are the days when a dental technician would be found in a small cupboard-like room - this job is high-tech.