Search results for ‘Get work experience

Baroness Brady’s top tips on how to get ahead

Baroness Karren Brady, regular judge on BBC1’s The Apprentice and Chair of the LifeSkills Advisory Council, discusses her top tips for young people on being enterprising and putting their best foot forward for the future.

Challenging myths about maths and money

Help your learners to address and overcome maths anxiety by challenging myths about maths and money.

How to champion financial education to young people

Discover how you can develop financially capable young people.

Growth mindset for students

Find out about growth mindset, what it means and how it can help you to get ahead at school, college, university or in everyday life.

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.

10-Step Guide to Interview Prep

Tips and practical advice to help you prepare for your interview and keep the butterflies at bay

How do you get a job in sport?

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

How to be assertive at work

Find the balance between firm and fair in order to make your point and get a good outcome for everyone.

Mind the gap – making the leap from school to work

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

Understanding adaptability

Learn how being adaptable can help you respond to challenges and changing situations, in work, education and in everyday life.

Inclusivity diversity case studies

Learn about the importance of inclusivity and diversity at work with our case studies – covering gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and more…

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

How to kick-start a career in music

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

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.

Let’s talk about money: managing your salary, in conversation

Two friends discuss how they make it through the month, keep out of the red and stay on top of money matters.

Ways to save money

Discover how to help young people who have experienced care to reduce spending and live independently. Click here to access this tailored activity.

5 tips for writing a great job application

How to make your application stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience and personality.

Staying positive (resilience)

Staying positive and learning through experience are key to succeeding in challenging situations. Try this lesson and help your students succeed at work.

Five steps to developing students’ life skills for the future

Find support to help students develop the right mindset and kick start their career journey

5 tips on the STAR interview technique

Read our 5 tips on how to use the STAR method technique including answers from other young people to help succeed at your interview and getting into work.