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Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.

Is someone you know applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.

Moving up to secondary school is a major step for students and parents. Read the advice of a parent of year seven twins who have just made the transition.

How can you help your child bridge the tricky gap between education and employment?

These days, young people don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Over 80% of employers won’t even read a covering letter if the accompanying CV isn’t up to scratch.

Mana, boss of a sports PR company, tells us how she got started in the world of sport.

PA Jeannie Johnstone tells us all about her work in music festival marketing and how she landed her dream job.

Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills, explains how social networking is the new way to network.

Everything young people need to know about keeping calm in the workplace.

64% of young people think they need help making decisions. Here’s how you can help them

Research shows businesses aren’t doing enough to give young people the skills they need to succeed. Could you or your businesses help LifeSkills change this? Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains more.

How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?

Nearly half of 14–25 year-olds say ‘no’, according to our survey.

Silly CV mistakes can make or break a young person’s job application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.