Monthly Archives: May 2014
Transferable skills: Communication
Last week, we highlighted the importance of transferable skills when you’re building your CV and applying for jobs. These skills will not only help you in finding a job, but in being successful throughout your career. The second set of … … read more
Transferable skills: teamwork
When employers are looking to hire, what sort of things do they look for on candidate’s CV? Your instinctive answer to this might be things like impressive, high-level qualifications and fancy job titles. But while the education, training and career … … read more
Tips for safe and secure travelling on a gap year
Whether you’re planning a gap year adventure for once you finish school or are going to be doing some travelling this summer, the chances are you’re pretty excited about what awaits you. This will especially be the case if you’re … … read more
Filling in CV gaps
Perhaps the most troublesome thing you need to do when writing or updating your CV (and there are many contenders for this title) is making sure it doesn’t contain any gaps. We’re not talking here about erratic spacing creating big … … read more
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
What are the most important things you can do when your at school to help you to fulfil your potential and prepare you for your future? Obviously studying hard would be up there at the top of the list when … … read more