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CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
The 12 most common CV mistakes
Silly CV mistakes can make or break your application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.
Six ways to make their CV shine
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.
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.
12 mistakes young people make on their CV
Silly CV mistakes can make or break a young person’s job application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.
How to get the most out of school (and build an awesome CV in the process)
Lily, aged 16, shares her top tips on how to get the most out of school!
Social action: An educators experience
Read Simon’s story about how to go about implementing a social action programme in your school.
Zena’s story – one mum’s LifeSkills experience
Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.
Tips for job hunting | LifeSkills
Are your students 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.
10 job-hunting mistakes to avoid | LifeSkills
Are your students 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.
The 10 biggest job-hunting mistakes
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.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
Bridging the gap between education and work
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.
Virtual Work Experience: An educator’s experience
Read Lin’s story about how she used our interactive video tool to prepare her students for work experience.
5 myths about the working world…and the reality I’ve found
5 myths Miles heard about working, and the reality he found early in his career.
5 reasons why you should share your skills online
Hear from Digitalme about the impact of having a Champions Digital Badge
Embedding employability across the curriculum
It’s a fast-moving world for students, and it’s crucial that educators remain up to date on what external help there is out there to open up the world of work to students – and LifeSkills can help.
How to be a cut above the rest in a competitive job market
This blog considers the challenges of a competitive job market and explores how learners can stand our to employers when applying for jobs.
4 goals to set in the new year
4 goals to set yourself that will get you where you want to be by the end of the year