Taking an online course is not for everybody, as you may have a regular scheduled meeting via a multi-user conference video on Skype at a set time that you might not be able to attend due to other things in life taking priority at those times. You may also have to travel miles to the … [Read more…]
At some point in our lives, we have to take a new direction in our careers and most likely change the field we have experience and are qualified in. This is not something that should be done quickly and it should always be a transition from one to the other. The very first thing to remember … [Read more…]
When you land a job after graduation it won’t just end there, as you should always be learning and developing your skills and abilities, also gaining experience along the way. Never be complacent in your job thinking that you are doing ok and that you will have a long term position in your job. Remember … [Read more…]
Recent graduates looking for work after university may encounter difficulties in securing employment, even with a good degree. The amount of grads out there all looking for a job is going to be high, and the search is going to be highly competitive and your skill level won’t match most of what the employers are … [Read more…]
Starting off as a Web Developer can be tough, and it usually helps if you have had an extensive background dabbling with a particular set of programming languages before you go to University; otherwise you have to be a superstar to even get noticed at University. Usually it does not matter how good or bad … [Read more…]
I was talking to an artist recently. She is studying a videogame design course – specifically on the art front – but told me that she does not play games at all. That is a giant red flag to me. If I am an employer in that sector my interview questions are simple; “what are … [Read more…]
This is something that should resonate with a lot of people at the moment. As Cameron’s “employment” figures go up thanks to zero hour contracts and free labour many people are finding themselves working “internships” or “work experience” placements in the hope that one of them helps them to find a job. While the promise … [Read more…]
I used to be quite ashamed of this fact, in fact, even a couple of weeks ago it is something I would probably have lied about or avoided. I do not drive. Not yet, anyway. I never got round to learning how and then when I was working part time I didn’t have the money, … [Read more…]
One thing that we are always told is “businesses need good marketing.” But what does that mean? Do we rely on people who have years of experience in the field of business or marketing? Are their ideas evolving though? There are many young people coming through University or making their own businesses who are the … [Read more…]
Training comes in all shapes and sizes; from business to pleasure, from dancing to IT, from floral arranging to cooking. No matter what you choose the premise will be the same; you will need to find the right class for you. That means the tutor, the course and your classmates will all need to fit … [Read more…]