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With universities getting more expensive to attend, it is little wonder that enrolling onto an apprenticeship has grown in popularity. Designed to get you into work straight out of school or college, they can give you an early start on the career ladder. Yet how can you apply? Simple. By doing the following: Step One:...

If the prospect of spending another 2 plus years in education doesn’t sound appealing after completing your GCSEs, then signing up for an apprenticeship could be the route for you. You see, unlike college courses which expect you to sit at a desk and learn in a classroom, apprenticeships differ as most are designed to...

If the prospect of working from yourself sounds appealing, but you don’t want to be the boss of an entire business, then you may find freelancing appealing. Music, web design, copywriting, computer programming, SEO, voiceover, translating, transcribing, graphic design… there are many niches you can explore in the world of freelance. It is just a...

Writer, designer, web developer, musician… no matter your chosen niche, it is important as a freelancer that you know how to successfully source work so that you can keep a steady income coming into your bank account. Below are our top tips for finding freelance work so you can build up a strong and impressive...

Maybe you’re considering getting a qualification in science and want to know your long term career options. Or maybe you’ve already completed an online science course but don’t know what to do next. No matter your reasons, the good news is there are tonnes of careers you can explore that don’t require petri dishes or...

We’ve talked recently about the importance of having strong maths skills and how employers expect you to have a minimum of a decent GCSE in maths.  This same rule applies to literacy. Even if your role isn’t dependant on your ability to write impressive emails, letters or reports; you will find that almost all jobs...

With Covid-19 looking like it is set to stay for a while to come, you may be re-evaluating your job situation and considering working from home. Yet, what are your options? What careers can you explore that will earn you money but can easily be done from the comfort of your own home? Below are...

If you’re passionate about pursuing a career working with animals, then getting the right qualifications under your belt is essential. Yet the types of qualifications you’ll need will vary depending on the type of job you want. For instance, dog groomers will need vastly different qualifications compared to a Vet. For this reason, we thought...

When you think of qualifications, what are the first that spring to mind? GCSEs, AS/A Levels and Degrees, right? Well, there is a lot more to this subject than meets the eye. You see, once you’ve finished your GCSEs, A Levels are not your only option. In fact, you can choose to follow an entirely...

We live in a competitive world, especially when it comes to getting a job so it makes sense that you want to grab at any opportunity to give yourself an edge. Internships are one such way to get yourself noticed when applying for a job. True, you won’t find one for every industry – they...