The number of companies hiring older job seekers is on the rise. According to the most recent government employment statistics, “The number of people aged 50 and over in employment has grown strongly in recent years,” increasing by 14.2%. What’s more, over the next ten years, UK employers will need to fill around 13.5 million vacancies, with [Read more…]
Have you already got your qualification and want to know what you can do with it? Or are you just starting out and are ready to be inspired by the opportunities available in this exciting, varied and fast-paced industry? Read on to find out more. The hospitality and catering industry covers hotels, restaurants, pubs, [Read more…]
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…]
Nicola studied Learning, Teaching and Supporting in Schools at Level 2 at Lincoln College. Now a Teaching Assistant at Vision for Education, she spoke to our Alumni team about her experiences, challenges and proudest moments. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for a career at first,” said Nicola. “But I thought I’d [Read more…]