Frustrated or worried about the time your kids spend online gaming? Working as a careers professional I try to look at things from a different angle. What is the opportunity presented by the industry? Have you stopped to think about the skills that your kids are developing or the potential careers in gaming? […]
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A level Results Day 2020: What you need to know. Find out exactly what you can do to prepare for A level results on Thursday. Our guide for A level Results Day 2020 is full of top tips. This year is full of uncertainty for the 2020 cohort. Students maybe unsure how their grades will be […]
Here’s our ultimate guide to creating your own work experience project. Why is it a good idea to create a work experience project? Firstly our work experience project is a great way to gain insight into a career sector. Secondly, you’ll impress any employer, you’ll be able to demonstrate to universities and employers that […]
Take this lockdown opportunity to get the kids to learn to code with Google Education free activities and gain invaluable skills for the future workforce. According to the World Economic Forum more than 65% of young people will work in jobs that don’t currently. Lockdown is an ideal time to learn new skills or expand […]
We’ve put together a list of the best online activities and resources you can do with the kids at home and they’re FREE. This is a great opportunity to learn together in a fun way. It’s a great opportunity to link school subjects to real life. Link the fun to the curriculum This is […]
Are you worried you haven’t made the grade? Read our step by step guide to UCAS clearing. If you haven’t already done your clearing research use today to make the job easier. You can use this link to Ucas to see which universities have got courses available through clearing. It’s a good idea to […]
Here’s our ultimate guide to questions you can ask an employer to get the most out of your work experience. Why ask questions? Firstly, you’ll gain insight into a career sector. Secondly, you’ll impress the employer! The fact that you’ve taken the time to think of thoughtful questions demonstrates your interest and shows you’re not […]
Is our education system leaving young people unprepared for the modern world? The CBI annual education and skills survey reports that most employers (45%) ranked aptitude and readiness for work as the most important factor they consider when recruiting school and college leavers. Additionally, 60% employers also said they rate broader skills such […]