If it’s been a while since you’ve been a job seeker, or you are entering the job market for the first time, here’s what you need to know about the employment landscape in 2018. Social Media is an increasingly important job search tool According to statistics from careerbuilder.com, 70% of companies are now [Read more…]
It can be tough to keep business and working life separate when you run your own business, especially if you work from home. Even if you have an office to go to every day, setting boundaries so your work doesn’t start to take over your personal life is vital. Here’s how: Keep regular [Read more…]
“I thought I’d never be good at teamwork because I was introverted but now I can adapt. Through the Air & Defence Engineering course at Lincoln College I have learnt valuable skills on all fronts; socially and job related experiences.” Adam Driffill began his Level 2 PEO Engineering training in September 2016. Adam has a [Read more…]
The College invited local businesses, students and the public to take part in the recruitment event. Businesses from the local area joined Lincoln College at their recruitment fair as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The event was designed to inspire students and show them the benefits of undertaking an apprenticeship. Darren Pulfrey, Branch Manager at [Read more…]
The Colleges’ Guidance Team and libraries retain matrix Standard for their Information, Advice and Guidance services. The Standard is a unique government quality mark for Information, Advice and Guidance services or ‘IAG’. The assessment consisted of a two-day visit from an assessor who spoke with staff and students, as well as external partners to determine [Read more…]
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…]