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5 tips for writing a great job application
How to make your application stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience and personality.
Help your young people make the right choices
64% of young people think they need help making decisions. Here’s how you can help them
Tweet your way to the top
Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains how social networking is the new networking.
Getting ahead through social media
Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey tells us how social networking is the new networking.
Helping your children use social media for work
Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills, explains how social networking is the new way to network.
How to decide what to do after school
Figuring out your next steps can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be scary. And changing your mind is allowed.
How organising a party could get you a job
From communication to creative thinking, the skills that you can learn from extra-curricular activities
Teaching adults to be confident with money
Discover how Barclays LifeSkills can help you support adult learners to be more confident with money
Why you should consider learning how to code
Even if you don’t fancy a career in technology, understanding basic coding can seriously boost your career prospects.
Why not to get too down about rejection
One perspective on rejection, and how it can effect our lives for the better
What does this job want? Understand job ad jargon
Get to grips quickly with what potential employers are saying – and what they want from you – with this handy guide.
Charities working with Barclays LifeSkills
Tailored training and connecting adults with work through our charity partners.
Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Help students understand that sensible career choices lie where their strengths, interests and personality meet.
In conversation with Mohammed, the first LifeSkills Champion
Hear from our first Champion out about his experience and why others should get involved.
Managing Workplace Wellbeing for Learners
Discover how you can help learners reach their work life balance goals, and help them to explore and understand the value of workplace wellbeing.
Developing a lifelong learning mindset
This blog aims to promote the benefits of developing a lifelong mindset for the future and offers educators suggestions for discussion it with their learners.
10-Step Guide to Interview Prep
Tips and practical advice to help you prepare for your interview and keep the butterflies at bay