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Stress is seen as the ‘big taboo’. Something that is unwanted and should be avoided. But that isn’t necessarily true. In fact, stress is often the driving force that pushes you to work harder towards achieving something i.e. a qualification. Yet, there is a limit to how much stress we can each handle. Left unchecked,...

Creating a happy, productive workspace can go a long way to securing employees and ensuring that they don’t think with their feet. Offer them a space that oozes trust, and you’ll find that they’ll be happier, more comfortable and less likely to leave. So how can you create such an environment? How can you ensure...

Whether you want to uncover the hidden world of wedding planning to help plan your own wedding, or you’re simply a natural born organiser; there is no denying that becoming a wedding planner can open doors to a very lucrative career. Think about it… How much easier would your big day be if you were...

We’ve all thought it: ‘What do I want to do when I grow up?’ We sit and wonder what job we want to do, and what career path is best. And it is natural to wonder as in most cases, you will work in this field for the rest of your life. But how can...

If you have been following our previous two posts, then you should by now have a very detailed and well laid out CV. Yet there is still more you can add to make your CV standout from the crowd. In this last part, we shall delve more into the individual sections of your CV. References...

In our previous post we gave you a guideline on how to structure your CV for maximum impact. This week, we want to get into the nitty-gritty of writing your CV and ensuring that it accurately showcases all of your capabilities. Writing Tips You may not realise it when you are writing, but it is...

These days, not a lot of applications ask you to provide a CV, as the application itself usually covers all the bases e.g. your qualifications, work experience etc. However, this doesn’t mean that CVs are useless or completely redundant. In fact, there will be times when your CV is what secures your interview and gets...

Even when you have got all the right qualifications, and have gone above and beyond to get the work experience you need to succeed in your chosen field; scoring an interview and making sure it is a success can be hard. In the below guide we will show you how to nail your interview and...

When we think of training, we often view it with a goal in mind – as a chance to change our career or improve our promotion options. Now whilst this is true – all training and new qualifications CAN enhance your employability – you don’t always have to view training this way. It is possible...

For most of us, the New Year spells a long list of resolutions that we rarely fulfil. But what if this year, you made a list that was realistic and achievable? What if, instead of the traditional ‘lose weight’ pledges and ‘join the gym’ wishes, you picked something that deep down you’ve always wanted to...