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How to Use LinkedIn Powerfully: 10 Tips to Know

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for making business connections—but it is just that, a tool. Even the most active users miss some simple ways to optimise the way they use LinkedIn. 1. Think about your goals. Why are you on LinkedIn? To find new employees, partners, and contractors? To be found? A mix? Your goals […]

Finding Work Experience or Volunteering

First of all identify the area in which you would like experience and whyIs this to find out if you like the work and/or to grow your employability skills Is it to find out what other jobs there are in the industry you are interested in or enhance your application for Apprenticeships...

Labour Market Information

WHAT IS LMI Labour Market Information (LMI) can provide us with insights into different jobs and opportunities, telling us what is available now or predicted to be in the future It can be gathered from a wide array of sources from websites run by Government funded organisations, through to adverts...

Websites for Career Research

National Careers Service Website This site contains hundreds of different job profiles, each with further links to explore and labour market information for each role and sector Start Once registered (for free), build your profile by identifying which skills and qualities you are strongest in,...

Apprenticeships and School Leaver Schemes

Check these websites and forums at least once a week Note: Some of these are aimed at students who have finished their GCSEs and some, for those who have finished level 3 qualifications (sometimes called school or college leaver schemes)https://wwwkenttrainingandapprenticeshipscouk...

Self-Employment Explained

What’s it all about Being your own boss, working for yourself, running your own business, being self-employed, working as a sole trader or earning a bit extra on the side basically mean you are planning to earn your own income from the sale of your own product or service You can do this...

Guide to Higher Education

Why do you want to study Some students study for the love of a subject or for a career Check that your course will meet your needs and that you have checked other routes such as School Leaver Schemes, Gap Years and the wide range of Apprenticeships! (See wwwcxkorg/resources)Do your research...

Mindfulness Tips

The idea of being mindful involves being ‘present’, being more conscious of life and our surroundings as they happen Being ‘present’ not only makes us more productive, but allows us to enjoy life to the fullestFollow these few short steps to begin your journey towards being mindful:...

Managing Stress

Stress can be caused by a huge variety of factors, whether by your job or by something more personal We all experience stress from time to time; the important thing is learning to manage it, and this process begins by identifying the causeGood stress management involves building emotional...

Create Your Own Wellbeing Plan

A health and wellbeing plan can be useful for anyone struggling with their emotional or mental wellbeing to help them to think about ways in which they can deal with their difficultiesThe plan provides a framework that you can use to learn more about yourself, and gain more control over your...

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