Business
Association Staff
28th December
How to become your own boss
Striking out on your own can be a tricky business, especially if you have never been in that kind of position before. Sure, we have all dreamed of being our boss and controlling our own time; however, making the transition from employee to managing your accounts, office space, taxes, etc. can be a daunting feat. […]
Association Staff
21st December
Small business ideas you can start while learning
Inspiration is a funny thing. It can happen at the most random of moments, but when thought through could prove to be life-changing. For instance, it could be the transformation of a simple hobby i.e. doing elaborate hair designs on your friends into your independent hair salon, to you recognising a better and more efficient […]
Association Staff
30th July
Top 5 jobs for confident people
Some jobs are better suited for certain personalities than others. Not because you can’t do them, with the right drive and willpower you can do anything you put your mind to, but because some jobs will help you to flourish better than others. In this post, we shall put this theory into practice and explore […]
Association Staff
2nd May
Why it is never too late to retake your GCSEs
Why it is never too late to retake your GCSEs Given the current climate and the fact that thousands of students aren’t able to take their GCSEs in May and June (due to Corona), knowing you have got the option to retake them is something worth knowing. No matter your age – 20, 28, 35 […]
Association Staff
29th March
Can positive affirmations help you to prepare for a job interview?
Last week we talked about the idea of positive affirmations and how they can help you to eliminate negativity and change your mindset. Now, typically this kind of practice is used to improve self-esteem, confidence and your body image. Yet as we learned last week it is possible to tailor positive affirmations to help you […]
Association Staff
27th February
The benefits of having a marketing qualification
When you consider how popular platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are, it only makes sense for businesses to harness them to amplify their online presence. By managing their social media profiles carefully, they can ensure that they reach the largest audience possible. Yet, why is having a marketing qualification so important? Surely, your […]
Association Staff
26th December
Summer jobs that can turn into great careers
Summer is considered a period of change. Similar to the New Year, when the summer holidays hit, we start contemplating what we want to do with our lives, especially if we’ve just finished a college or university course. However, did you know that some of the jobs many of us take on during the summer […]
Association Staff
15th August
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 […]
Association Staff
4th June
What are the most ‘in-demand’ jobs of 2020?
Whether you’re looking to change careers, or are considering enrolling onto a degree/online course; it is only natural that you want to know which jobs are most popular. Know that and you can tailor your course decisions to improve your odds of employability. Bearing that in mind, we have compiled a list of the most […]
Association Staff
5th April
Tips for dealing with pre-interview nerves
No matter how much you prepare for an interview – from learning how to impress interviewers, to co-ordinating your responses, to planning your journey – nerves can still hit you. And whilst it is perfectly normal to feel anxious – hell, nerves can actually help to stimulate your senses and make you more alert (which […]