Skype and video interviews are increasingly being used by recruiters to narrow down the number of job applicants at an early stage. The rise in remote working has also meant that Skype interviews are necessary to hire talent across the globe. If you want to impress 42% of today’s employers, being able to [Read more…]
Is the next step in your education a university-level qualification? If you’ve completed you’re A Levels, BTEC, Award, Certificate, NVQ or any other entry route to higher education, or you’re returning to education and want help getting the grades so you can apply for a degree, read on. You don’t need to go [Read more…]
The National Student Survey (NSS) shows Lincoln College Career Degrees have the highest student satisfaction rates of any higher education provider in Lincolnshire. Of students surveyed, 94 per cent said they had high levels of satisfaction with their course, their tutors and the level of engagement they received. This score is seven points higher than any [Read more…]
“I don’t see my autism as a disability – I see it as a gift,” said Sian. “Seeing the world from a different perspective, you can achieve things in life with the right help, support and understanding. Former student, Sian Hutchings, has many strings to her bow. As well as travelling the country speaking [Read more…]
“My proudest moment is having children and realising I could make a life for us using my skills,” said Emma. “I had a child early on in life and I needed to do something to support my daughter and make a good life for us both, so I decided to do the Beauty Therapy and [Read more…]
Mary Pike studied Beauty Therapy Level 3 at Lincoln College. Now a Senior Beauty Therapist, Mary agreed to speak to our Alumni Team about changing her career from Cabin Crew member to something she had always wanted to do, and getting to give facials to celebrities. “I had always wanted to be a Beauty [Read more…]
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without,” said Chines philosopher, Confucius. The benefits of learning a musical instrument can bring huge benefits to your mental wellbeing, quality of life and so much more. If you’ve ever thought about trying out a music course but have never got round [Read more…]
Want to work smarter, not harder? Try using these apps to maximise your productivity. From clever study tools to timesaving hacks, these top apps for studying will have you covered both inside and outside the classroom. IStudiez Lite/Pro What is it? A class and homework planner Why is it so helpful? This app [Read more…]
We had an amazing level of response to this month’s discussion topic – it seems like your fellow alumni are always keen to share their hard-earned wisdom. Here’s what they had to say about the advice they wish they’d been given when they first embarked on their education or careers. Your career path is [Read more…]
A new series on self-publishing e-books. Coming soon: How to market your e-book | The most successful self-published business books Last time, we told you the wealth of opportunities there are in making money writing and self-publishing your own e-book. Self-publishing on platforms like Kindle mean that you don’t have to rely on a book deal, [Read more…]