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A quick guide to your financial options after redundancy
If you’ve recently lost your job or been made redundant, the stress and worry about how you’re going to pay your bills can be overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve created a quick guide to your financial options. If you’re not sure of the redundancy pay options available from your employer, contact your line manager or the […]
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A quick guide to Social Care roles
When most people think of Social Care work, they think of working in Care Homes or other facilities for the elderly, and while these are significant roles in this sector there are so many more to choose from. Here’s our guide to some of the most common jobs in Social Care. Activities Worker Activities workers […]
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How to handle difficult conversations at work
Very few people relish the thought of confrontation, especially at work, but avoiding difficult conversations isn’t always an option especially in a managerial role. Purposefully overlooking problematic behaviour or attitudes might make your life a little easier short term, but in the long run, it’s best to deal with it head-on in a professional manner. […]
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5 common myths about working in Social Care
Many misconceptions about working in Care, especially reported in the media, have led many of us to have a negative view on this industry, but this only represents a small percentage and overlooks the amazing work of Social Care workers and the positive impact they have on those they care for. Even when Social Care […]
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The most useful skills to develop for the ‘new normal’
No matter what sector you work in, it’s likely that your job has been affected by the ongoing pandemic in some way – whether it’s moving to working from home, getting used to new health and safety measures, being put on furlough leave or having to deal with redundancy. Some of these changes may not […]
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What are the worst things employers have seen on job applications?
At one time or another, we’ve all made an error on a job application. Whether that be an unfortunate typo, putting down the wrong contact details or even attaching the completely wrong CV – it can happen to even the most organised of people. Employers have been sharing on Reddit the worst things they’ve seen on job […]
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4 rewarding career paths that don’t require a degree
We’re often told from a young age that the best way to secure a well-paid and stable job is to study hard at school, go to university and graduate with a degree. While this might be true for many industries such as Medicine or Architecture, there are several career paths you can take that don’t […]
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Debunk the myths: Working in Sales
Welcome to the start of the new series of [site_name]‘ industry insights where we help you discover the truth about important job sectors. By debunking commonly held myths and tackling silly stereotypes, you can find out what it takes to succeed and whether a particular career is right for you. Today we’re kicking off with […]
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9 Free Digital Courses to Develop Your Skills
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest” and those words still ring true to today. With new technologies and ways of working advancing at rapid rates, there is a huge pressure on us to be continuously learning and upskilling. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or to enter a […]
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Power up your career in IT
As recent weeks have shown, IT professionals are more important to our daily lives than ever. They may have been the butt of jokes in the sitcom The IT Crowd, but computer wizards, digital innovators and software gurus are reshaping how we live in this modern age. Given our increasing reliance on the internet of […]