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How to get virtual interviews right
From calls to meetings and catch-ups, much of our working life has now gone digital. So too have most job interviews and with restrictions once again tightening, they’ll likely remain this way for the foreseeable future. Much like creating the perfect CV and covering letter, being well prepared for your virtual interview is key to […]
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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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Is this the end of the office as we know it?
The UK government is set to launch a campaign to encourage workers back into their offices and places of work amid growing concern that city centre economies could be permanently damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative will aim to reassure people that it is safe to return to normal working life and encourage employers […]
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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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5 simple relaxation exercises to combat stress
Changes can be exciting, but they can also be stressful and unsettling. We can probably all agree that this year’s big changes have been more of the latter. We’ve all had stress to deal with over the past few months and whether you’re worried about work, your loved ones or your own health – it […]