Edward Campion came in to visit current Air & Defence Career College students to chat with them about life in the RAF. Ed went through the Basic Training process step-by-step with the students, offering an honest and engaging advice on life in the Royal Air Force. He said: “It wasn’t hard to adapt when I [Read more…]
Richard Shaw has been appointed Director of Lindum’s BMS division, climbing the ladder since he began with the company nearly 30 years ago as an 18-year old apprentice. Trained as a joiner, Richard completed an apprenticeship through Lincoln College before working in the Lindum Joinery division with a team of experienced craftsmen for six years. [Read more…]
The first article in a new series where we take an in-depth look at common workplace problems. Dealing with this particular dilemma requires a delicate balance between two things: Wanting to impress your boss and not let them down Agreeing to do too much and setting yourself up for high stress and/or failure [Read more…]
This article is the first in a series about managing finances for beginners and will deal with setting up a budget. Next time, we will advise on the best ways to get rid of debt. The ability to manage your finances is a skill we all need, yet statistics show that many people in [Read more…]
Want a career where you can make a positive impact on the world? You may want to consider working for a non-profit organisation. Here’s what you need to know. Non-profit organisations are businesses that work to make a difference in the world, typically though charitable, educational, scientific or religious means. They are so-called because [Read more…]
Changing your career can be a daunting prospect, but if you want to do something new, develop your existing role into something else or just fancy a challenge then it may be the right decision for you. There could be many reasons why you’d want to change your career: You didn’t make an informed decision about your current career in [Read more…]
Lincoln College Group CEO Gary Headland, who is also a Midlands Export Champion, shares his export experience and the benefits of working overseas during an interview, which will appear when businesses search for exporting advice online. A film crew working for the Department of International Trade (DIT) visited Lincoln College to shoot an online promotional video with [Read more…]
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions around, so there’s no wonder it’s such a popular career choice. Here’s how Lincoln College can help you get there. Why study teaching at college? There are many different routes into teaching, but many students prefer to get their teaching qualification at their former college. [Read more…]
Your cover letter is often the first impression a potential employer will have of you. A successful cover letter must strike a perfect balance between standing out amongst the sea of other applicants and getting the basics right – even the smallest mistake can cause a hiring manager to reject your application. One hiring [Read more…]
If you feel like you should be earning more money, read our advice on how to ask for a pay rise. How much to ask for It’s important to ask your employer for a reasonable, well-researched pay increase. Asking your fellow employees how much they’re being paid is one way to find out your [Read more…]