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Life as a mature student
You might picture life as a mature student, as sitting at the back of a classroom, feeling out of place. Adult learning is not about fitting in with an existing model of education; it’s flexible, tailored to the mature learner and[...]
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Your concerns about training online answered
For many people, training online for a new career is something they aren’t sure about. Distance learning may seem like a new, modern invention, but it’s actually a concept that has been around for a long time. The idea of taking learning[...]
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What is success?
We’re often reminded that other people are finding success, not us
Watching the finals of Wimbledon and Euro 2016, it seems there’s a clear distinction between winners and losers in life. Some people are earning big money,[...]
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Start working in a creative job
The creative sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. There’s a huge number of creative jobs out there and many opportunities to work freelance. Having a creative job will give you higher job satisfaction, improve your communication[...]
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Should you think about quitting your job?
Have you had that light bulb moment?
A recent survey found that 1 in 3 workers hate their job and 1 in 10 say their choice of career is their biggest regret. It doesn’t have to be that way.
The days are gone when people stayed on one career[...]
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The benefits of being self-employed
Why work for yourself?
1 in 7 people in the UK are self-employed. For many people, being their own boss is a lifestyle choice, more than a financial one. Here’s why:
You’re the boss. You don’t have to answer to anyone. There’s[...]
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Why going to university could be the best decision you ever make
It’s National Higher Education Day and we’re thinking about why university is still a fantastic option.
Why is going to university great?
With fees higher than ever, many people are putting off university, or deciding not to go at all. Here’s[...]
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How to Organise Your Life
We all like to think we’ll have some free time once we get home from work. The reality is we’re more likely to be catching up on the jobs we put off yesterday, trying to find something clean to wear tomorrow, or realising we forgot to buy anything[...]
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Turn your hobby into a job with our career ideas
Are you feeling uninspired in your job? You don’t have to be. Why not get some career ideas from your hobbies?
5 career ideas
Photographer Do you love taking pictures in your spare time? Once you get to grips with a digital camera, you[...]
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5 Motivational Quotes That Will Change Your Life
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person” – Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker.
Everybody fails. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you wanted on an assignment, or didn’t get through a job interview. It[...]
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