Have you found yourself scrolling unenthusiastically through endless job listings time and time again? Or applied for so many jobs you’ve lost count, but failed to get past the interview stage? Perhaps you’re looking for a change of career but just can’t see anything out there that excites you? It could be time to try [Read more…]
Advances in technology have changed almost every aspect of our everyday lives, from shopping and banking to dating and education. Finding and securing a job is certainly one of these aspects. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the new ways in which we use technology to find work, especially if you’ve only recently qualified, [Read more…]
Contrary to popular belief, Christmas is actually a great time to look for a new job. So before you ease off your efforts and reach for the mince pies and mulled wine (although you should leave time for that too), read on to find out how you can use the festive period to your advantage. [Read more…]
Are you leveraging your LinkedIn use as much as you could be? If you’ve created your profile, started gathering connections, joining groups and posting interesting content and updates, that’s all you need to expand your network or land your dream job, right? Well, wrong. There’s plenty more you could be doing to get the most [Read more…]
Daily grind getting you down? Are you struggling to balance your working hours with time for family, exercise and relaxation and holidays? According to the OECD, “the ability to successfully combine work, family commitments and personal life is important for the well-being of all members in a household.” What’s more, the organisation says “evidence suggests [Read more…]
Ashley Ball studied Production Arts at Lincoln College before progressing to Backstage Academy, where he is taking a BA (Hons) in Live Visual Design and Production. Here’s what he had to say about his time at Lincoln College, being part of a multi-million-pound project and life at university. “My time at Lincoln College definitely helped [Read more…]
Access to HE student, Olivia Wells, talks about her experience studying towards a future in veterinary science. What inspired you to study your access to HE subject? “I was fortunate enough to be able to work in London 2012 for the Belgium equestrian team and spent a lot of my time around vets; deep down [Read more…]
Things can get pretty competitive on the job market these days. Only the top 2% of job applicants even get an interview, according to the President of Job Market Experts. Gone are the days when hiring managers were looking simply for the right qualifications, a decent amount of relevant work experience, glowing references from previous [Read more…]