Why You Should Choose Volunteering Over A Summer Holiday: Tips For Graduates

Why You Should Choose Volunteering Over a Summer Holiday: Tips For Graduates    Each year the number of  university applicants and starts is increasing. Even more important, students securing high level qualifications is also on the increase, what this means for any academic is that competition is for any high level academic position is strong. When recruiting graduates, employers do consider job hunters qualifications and positions such as finance, law and medical sectors all have specific entry requirements,... 

Choosing The Right School

Choosing The Right School   There are two key areas each parent needs to consider when deciding which school to choose for their child. The first is, does the school get results on a consistent basis? Let’s face it some school are better then others, and the aim of the education system is to up skill our children to give them the skills and knowledge to enter the future employment market. And these days qualifications count. If you have the choice, why send your child to an under performing... 

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Failing is FUN!!!

Failing is FUN!!!   The most important life lesson I have learnt is to fail. I know this sounds crazy, but  often through our education system we become scared at failing. I became so scared of failing that I wouldn’t attempt to try anything new, if I did at the first sign of getting it wrong I would run away before anyone found out. Then one day, for some unknown reason I didn’t care if I failed, I would try something, get it wrong and learn from it. If I wanted a different... 

What Jobs Will The Class of 2013 Have?

What Jobs Will The Class of 2013 Have?    The class of 2013 are entering a different job world compared to their parents the class 1973. With advances in technology, the invention of the internet and the world wide competitions for contracts, it has been clearly predicted that employers are looking for skilled employees.   Careers in 2013 are mainly going to be highly skilled jobs. With advances in technology, the invention of the internet and the world wide competitions for contracts,... 

6 week employability course for school leavers.

Free Resource for Careers Advisors working with School Leavers   Today you can download a free resource – 6 week employability course for school leavers.   This is a free resource and cannot be passed on or sold for a profit without the permission of the owner, Employment King.   The resources are a series of lesson plans and resources for an employability course covering CV Writing, Application Forms and Interview Techniques. The lessons are fun and interactive, designed for school... 

Can You Afford To Go To University?

Can You Afford To Go To University?   Going to university is one of the biggest decisions you will make. For me, as a careers advisor, I highly recommend being sure about your career choice, as there are over 2000 potential career choices, but most people pick the general job roles (or university course) for bizarre reasons such as “their parents told them to pick that career” or “because my friend has picked that course” Remember you spend over a third of your life in employment and... 

Can I Go To College Even though I Dropped Out of School

Can I Go To College Even though I Dropped Out of School   Every UK school leaver (even if you dropped out of school) is entitled to a free college place, but entry to certain college depends on your GCSE results. If you sat your GCSEs and gained 5 A-Cs in the core subjects (including Bs in the subjects you want to study at A-Level), generally you can access most college course (course such as Art may require you to have a portfolio of work) If you left with no GCSE due to, as an example an... 

5 Pro’s and Con’s for Going to University

5 Pro’s and Con’s for Going to University   Education is an Investment – with the increase debt for students, many potential university pupils are questioning if they should jump straight into the job market or accept the debt they will intake through the education system?   University Pro’s   University is a life style choice as well as an educational means, for many university is the first time they get to live away from home Qualified employees are paid more than none... 

The UK’s 5 Most Valuable Business Degrees

The UK’s 5 Most Valuable Business Degrees   This weeks guest post comes from Karen Smith With the tough competition for jobs these days, the importance of education is becoming clearer and clearer. As bad as things seem economically, if you look behind the top-line employment numbers, you see that it’s the uneducated who are truly struggling to find work. Those who have completed college degrees (let alone postgraduate degrees) enjoy a far lower rate of unemployment.   One of the most potent... 

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