More than 25 students were put through their paces at a three-day workshop to compete for a place on the company’s unique construction apprenticeship programme. Eight apprentices were signed up to the two-year Level 3 Diploma in Construction in the Built Environment. There had been overwhelming interest from applicants keen to join the property solutions [Read more…]
Apprenticeships are available across a wide variety of industries and are a great way for 16-24 year olds to earn while they get a qualification. Here we explore the full range of benefits an apprenticeship can bring to your career plans. 1. You can do an apprenticeship in almost any industry Apprenticeships aren’t just [Read more…]
Want to make an impact on the education and careers of our current or future students? Providing a testimonial is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. Think about what you wish someone had told you when you were at Lincoln College. What pearls of wisdom would have pushed you [Read more…]
The average Briton spends nearly 2 hours commuting to and from work every day. What’s more, a study has shown that the longer a person’s journey is to work, the lower their job satisfaction. The research by the University of the West of England found that “a 20 minute increase in commute time is [Read more…]
The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the latest article in a series where we [Read more…]
Today’s job market is highly competitive for recent graduates. What’s more, it seems like even the most junior positions are demanding years of experience from their candidates. As a result, internships are increasingly becoming the norm for those trying to get their foot in the door of a new industry. The latest market research from Highfliers.co.uk shows [Read more…]
Being able to write persuasively is one powerful skill to have. Whether you’re writing an essay, a proposal, an article, a review, an advert, or even a letter to your MP, being able to convince your audience to side with your point of view is essential to success. Here we explain some of the [Read more…]
Not all career advice is good career advice. In a constantly evolving workplace, some of the career advice you have heard in the past has become a little old fashioned. Here we show you how these rules are adapting to a more modern working environment. Keep your work and home life separate Before: [Read more…]