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How to create an effective landing page for your business

Friday, September 14th, 2018

A landing page is essentially where a visitor lands when they click on a link to your website. Its purpose is to turn those visitors into customers as soon as possible.   Your landing page could be your homepage, or a single page created purposefully to generate conversion for a particular campaign.   Whatever you [Read more…]

Study tips for if you’ve been out of education for a while

Friday, September 14th, 2018

If you’ve recently returned to Lincoln College to take another course, or you are considering it, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the prospect of returning to education.   Use these study tips and you’ll be back into the swing of things in no time.   Establish a routine Fitting your studies around [Read more…]

A-Z of Tech (T-U)

Friday, September 14th, 2018

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…]

How to write your first LinkedIn profile

Friday, September 14th, 2018

If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile in today’s business world, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage.   94% of recruiters now use LinkedIn to vet job candidates.   Your LinkedIn profile can be used to, as LinkedIn themselves explain: “express your personal brand in 2,000 characters and glorious 3D, creating a dazzling picture of [Read more…]

The importance of following up on a job application

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

The number of applicants for each job vacancy is rising each year and the competition within the job market is fierce. The manufacturing, hospitality, retail, administration, media, finance, oil and energy industries are among those that received the most applications in 2015, with CV Library reporting an average of 57.3 applicants per job vacancy.   [Read more…]

Which UK cities are best for these popular career choices?

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

If you live in the capital and are considering a move, or are one of the 57million people living outside of London who want to work in some of the most exciting industries the UK has to offer, here are some of the best UK cities to live and work in.   City: Bristol Industry: [Read more…]

Which of these popular productivity hacks will work for you?

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

Different productivity techniques work for different people. Here are some of the most effective ways to tick things off your to-do list and find some time in your busy schedule – which one works best for you?   Use an app   Using technology in the right way can help you to organise your busy [Read more…]

What is a ‘side hustle?’ And why you should have one

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

Do you want to make some extra money in addition to your regular income? A side hustle is a term used to describe turning your passion into a part-time business alongside your day job.   According to entrepreneur.com, around 35% of millennials have some sort of side business. https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/230431   There are several great reasons [Read more…]

Three tips for writing your speculative job application

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

A speculative job application is where a person looking for a job sends an application to a company without a job actually being advertised. It can be a highly effective way of getting jobs, internships and work experience placements that either haven’t been advertised yet, or won’t ever be advertised.   Why would a company [Read more…]

Best short courses for your career

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

Gaining new skills and qualifications throughout your career can bring huge benefits, such as career progression, a higher salary and improvements in your general job satisfaction. Here is a round up of the best short professional courses you can take at Lincoln College to benefit your career, no matter what stage you’re at. Introduction to [Read more…]

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