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How to spot an email phishing scam

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

Phishing is an online attack with the goal of tricking people into giving up their personal information via deceptive emails and websites. The most common ways in which hackers try to do this are:   1. Encourage the target to click on a link or download an attachment containing malicious software that can infect your [Read more…]

A to Z of Tech (Q-S)

Thursday, August 9th, 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…]

Lincoln College present funds to local charities

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

Lincoln College Group officially handed over cheques to local charities which takes the college’s Pink Ribbon Campaign total to £76,000. The internal staff initiative that was originally set up in 2006 following a college staff members breast cancer diagnosis has continued to grow with many local charities benefitting from fund raising. Cheques were presented to [Read more…]

Simons Group signs-up eight Lincoln College apprentices

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

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…]

4 reasons you could benefit from doing an apprenticeship

Friday, July 13th, 2018

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…]

How testimonials inspire our current students to succeed

Friday, July 13th, 2018

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…]

Great podcasts to kickstart your career during your commute

Friday, July 13th, 2018

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…]

A-Z of Tech Lingo (L-P)

Friday, July 13th, 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 choose the right internship for your career ambitions

Friday, July 13th, 2018

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…]

Power of Persuasion – tips for persuasive writing

Friday, July 13th, 2018

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…]

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