Career development

Ready for a career change?

It might have come to you in a dream, or it may have been a slow burning thought which developed over time, but if you’ve thought about changing careers one thing is for sure, it’s a big decision to make. You want to make sure it’s the right decision for you, but if you’ve already thought long and hard about it then here are some tips to make your career change become a real...

How to get a promotion

Ever thought about what’s going to get you that promotion at work? Is it turning up to work on time or doing your job well? Not quite. These are just the basics of keeping your job. If a promotion is what you’re after you need to think about how much value you add in your job and whether you’re going above and beyond your call of duty. How can you make sure you are going the...

Quick guide to building up your digital skills

Developing your digital skills

From automation to web development and programming, the demand for digital skills is here to stay. Even if it’s just competence in Excel or being able to run a mail merge on Word, having a good hold on your digital skills and capabilities can really put you one step ahead of the competition. This is all well and good if you’re a bit of a tech-head and love learning to use ne...

What skills will you need in 2019?

Moving roles to take on a more fulfilling job or changing your career completely often tops the New Year’s resolutions checklist, and becomes a real focus at the beginning of the year. Your resolutions by now may have taken a bit of a back seat, but that shouldn't stop you from making that all important move in your career if that's one of the goals you set yourself this yea...

Entrepreneurs' day

When you think about how far business and technology have evolved over the last ten years, it can easily send your mind into a spin. From the rise of the Smartphone and GPS to electric vehicles, social media and the digital revolution, we truly are living in a time of change and opportunity. Entrepreneurs' day was started in 2010 by the co-founders of Grasshopper, a new digi...

The skills you will gain from working in customer service

Having a retail or customer service job requires a lot more skills and knowledge than people might think; it's so much more than just serving a customer. From dealing with complaints, to continuously educating yourself on new products, right down to working tirelessly during peak periods. Whether you're a manager or starting out your career in retail, these skills will be a ...

Do you need more training in your job?

Have you considered increasing your knowledge and skills in your current job? The job market is increasingly competitive and with a shortage of skills in the UK it's key to stay ahead and sharpen up your skills at every opportunity. Speed ahead in your career by taking the initiative to get more training. Whether you want more training because you're working towards a promot...

Where do you fit into a team?

No matter how independently you like to work, sooner or later you'll end up working as part of a team on a project. From school onwards, you'll need to learn how to be a team player and work with a group of people you might not have necessarily chosen. In this scenario, it's important to know where your strengths lie and decide what your role in the team should be. Whether y...