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SEO for beginners – what do you need to know?

Friday, September 14th, 2018

You may have come across the term SEO if you’re new to the worlds of business or marketing. If you feel that it will benefit your career to know the basics of what SEO means and what it is used for, then this guide is for you.   This is not an in-depth guide on [Read more…]

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…]

Gina Johnson-Hirt: The skills I learned at Lincoln College have been invaluable,” says Leisure and Cultural Services Officer

Friday, August 17th, 2018

Gina Johnson-Hirt studied her GNVQ in Advanced Leisure and Tourism at Lincoln College. Her qualification propelled her into her industry and she has now gained a position as a Leisure and Cultural Services Officer at the North Kesteven District Council.   “I have always wanted to work within the leisure and tourism industry as it [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…]

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