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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