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Part Time & Seasonal Job Hunting

This isn’t your parent or carer’s job hunt… Automation, is transforming the job prospects of part-time work in multiple ways, several reports mention the demise of regular work which, sustained previous generations through their school, college and university studies. However, technology has also created many new opportunities within the “gig economy” which, uses technology such […]

Apprenticeship Resources for Teachers

Here we provide a handy list of links to resources to help teachers offer information, advice and guidance to young people about apprenticeships From details about finding apprenticeships and school leaver schemes through to inclusive apprenticeships, the apprenticeship levy, and minimum...

Top 10 Jobs in Kent

Please note that this data is 3+ years old, and current figures may differLabour Market Information (LMI) is a useful tool when considering your career options It provides information about which industry sectors are growing, and can help inform the choices you make about the career you...

Typical Interview Questions

Before attending an interview, you should think about your responses to the following questions Your answers may vary, depending on the job or company in question, so you should go through your responses just before each interview Why do you want the job Think carefully about this question Stress...

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 LinkedIn1 Think about your goals Why are you on LinkedIn To find new employees, partners, and contractors To be found A mix...

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...

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