When it comes to going back to work after an extended break – whether this is because you’ve had children or just because of other circumstances, it’s not the easiest of decisions to make, and it’s only one that you can know for yourself if it’s the right one or not, so...
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Awesome Trades To Consider This Year
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When we think about trade jobs, a lot of us ball building into one category and think that all of the parts of a building project are carried out by the same person. Although this can sometimes be the case, more often than not you will have specialists in different areas who...
Considering a Course? These Are The Skills Employers Want
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Being qualified and having lots of experience in one area is great, if you plan on working a particular job role. However, having more than one string to your bow, and building up a number of skills that work together nicely will always give you an edge over other candidates. Here are...
Why You Should Definitely Consider Becoming A Teacher
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Teaching is one of those things that isn’t really a career. It’s more of a lifestyle, a personal learning journey, and a commitment to working your magic on thousands of young people who need some vital skills and knowledge to go and take on the world outside of the school gates. Whilst...
Starting Up Your Own Business After University? You’ll Need These 3 Productivity Strategies!
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Once they have gained their degree, entrepreneurs in the business world often work alone or small teams, primarily to keep the overheads and running costs of their startup down. However, while working in this environment is excellent for minimising costs, there are some particular issues that it can cause, especially regarding productivity....
Alternative Ways to Operate a Law Firm in 2019
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1. Focus on Running a Successful Business Law firms are business just like any other and modernization involves ensuring the practice is not permanently curtailed. Meeting the needs of clients helps build the reputation of a law firm. As a self-driven lawyer with an entrepreneurial spirit, you need to work under a...
How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business
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When it comes to growing your business successfully, then you’re really not going to survive for very long if you’re not putting a consistent effort into quality marketing. The thing with marketing is that a lot people get really confused and overwhelmed by it – especially nowadays with so many so-called gurus...
How To Run A Successful Business While Studying
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One thing many of the most successful entrepreneurs have in common is their early start in business. While Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, is likely the most famous university student turned corporate genius, there are many more examples out there. From FedEx to Microsoft, and even Google, there are lots of...
An Efficient Job Hunt Is Just 5 Steps Away
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Job hunting can feel like one long hard slog at times. You might end up applying for hundreds of job, but not getting accepted for any interviews. Obviously, this isn’t very time efficient for you at all. It will probably feel like a waste of time, and you could find that it...
Career Paths That Can Really Take You Places
If you’re interested in travelling the world, chances are you’ve looked into heading away for an extended period of time. This, of course, allows you to delve into lands far and wide. You can experience new cultures, take in new landscapes, hear new languages, taste new cuisine, and maybe even catch a...