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Understanding UCAS points – what do they mean?

The UCAS system has changed a lot in the last few years, however its job is still the same – giving you points based on the grades you’ve earned in post-16 qualifications e.g. A-Levels and AS Levels. Depending on the amount you’ve earned, you can use these points to apply for a degree at a...

Top 10 Customer Service Jobs

You’d be surprised by how many jobs have got a strong customer service focus. Sure, you have got your traditional ones, such as retail, hospitality, restaurants, public services, etc. However, there are others which may shock you.  Take the following top customer service roles. Whilst it is easy to make the connection with some, there...

Most fun/unusual dream jobs of 2019

When you ask kids what they want to be when they are older, sure you get the typical ones of being a doctor, vet, teacher, etc, however, you might also get some unusual suggestions i.e. looking after just penguins or giraffes. Similarly, as adults, whilst we often quote and apply for these ‘expected’ jobs; it...

What positive characteristics do employers look for in staff?

Qualifications and experience are always a must when it comes to applying for a job, so it is essential that you study hard and take advantage of things such as online courses, so you can expand your arsenal of skills.\ But what about personal attributes?  Which ones do employers look for when hiring someone for...

How to improve your maths skills

Even if maths is not key to fulfilling your job, it is still a skill expected in a lot of roles. In fact, most jobs request that you have a strong GCSE in maths before applying for a role, so it is a qualification you cannot ignore. Now if maths is not your thing, then...

What jobs can you get with a law qualification?

Before you embark on any course, whether that be an online course or a university degree it is important that you know what you want to do with this qualification once you have finished. Only then can you tailor your skillset to improve your odds of getting your dream job. This same concept applies to...

Is it possible to get a job without work experience?

The good news is – yes you can! True, a lot of employers prefer to see some form of work experience before they hire you, and yes, work experience can help to strength your career prospects, however it is not the be all and end all. In fact, it is entirely possible to get onto...

Is it worth retaking your A Levels?

Here is our FAQ If you’ve recently taken A Levels and haven’t achieved the grades you wanted, then you may be considering resitting them. Yet where do you begin? Should you start from scratch and experiment with online A level courses? Or is retaking them a complete waste of time?  No matter where your thoughts...

Is it possible to work in admin without prior experience?

Admin is one of those jobs that everyone assumes they can do but actually don’t know anything about it i.e. what it entails. In truth, it is a progressive career where you can work your way up the ladder as you gain more qualifications and experience. Yet, is it possible to get into this career...

Top 5 jobs for confident people

It is widely acknowledged that certain jobs are better suited to specific personality traits, not because any job is incapable of being performed, but because certain roles provide a more conducive environment for personal growth and flourishing. This idea will be put into practice in the article below by looking at five professions that are...