Sometime during your 50’s you may decide that you want to slow the pace a little of your working life, you may have other commitments such as helping to care for grandchildren or you may just want to start to ease yourself into a gradual retirement. Whatever the reason it may be a good option …
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Are you worse off in work?
With the new budget soon to be released, many people are wondering if they are going to be better or worse off. The government have been criticised over the fact that many people seem better off out of work than in work and that there is not much of an incentive for people on benefits …
Job searching after a long break
There can be a number of reasons why a person has a long break in their employment history. It may be medical, family issues or to pursue a hobby or another interest or possibly to go back to education. When you are ready to start looking for work again you may find that you struggle …
Supply teaching job search
If you are looking to start the new academic year as a supply teacher then you may want to start looking now for place you may be able to work at. You can often register with the local district council to allow you to be offered jobs within that area or you could register with …
Working from home – is it for me?
Thanks to the internet and the gig economy, there are a rapidly increasing number of options for home-working. However, working out if this is for you can be complex as there’s a lot to consider. Firstly, don’t expect it to be a breeze. Working from home may sound great, but you won’t be able to …
Do you have what it takes to be a business consultant?
If you have a flare for business and enjoy analysing and improving processes then a business consultant’s job could be perfect for you. A small business consultant works with clients on strategy, planning and problem solving, and helps clients develop business skills and knowledge. If you are happy to go it alone, you could set …
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Is it too late to change your career in your 30’s?
Many people get to their 30’s and start to re think what they are doing with their life. They may have had a career break to have children or may just feel that they are under stimulated in their current role. However even if you are unhappy in your current job the thought of changing …
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How to write a great covering letter
If you are in the process of job hunting then you will probably have seen that most potential employers ask for a CV and also a covering letter. Some people often struggle with what they should put in to their covering letter. There are some great examples online for covering letters but it is not …
Ample opportunities for those wishing to teach
Teaching is by no means an easy job but there is so much demand for them that if you work hard and prove yourself you can very quickly move up the ladder. With the population increasing there is more demand than ever for schools which in turn means a higher demand for teachers. Over the …
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The importance of being on time for an interview
So you have applied for that job you have been wanting for ages, sent of your CV and cover letter and have had a response back inviting you to come in for an interview. An interview is the perfect opportunity to be able to talk through the job description, find out a bit more about …
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