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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.
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.
Making the most of LifeSkills
Find out how to make the most of our employability resources and insight to help more young people. Or contact us to book a call to find out how to make the most of LifeSkills.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
Getting ahead through social media
Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey tells us how social networking is the new networking.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
Helping your children use social media for work
Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills, explains how social networking is the new way to network.
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.
What are transferable skills and how can you use them to get ahead at work?
An ability to be resilient, solve problems, be creative and adaptable is in greater demand than ever before. We explain why.
Discover the value of people skills
Of all the skills you’ll collect in life, people skills may be your most valuable, helping you in and out of work.
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.
Ready to start a business in retirement?
Rather than stop work as you get older, you could instead use your experience, knowhow and free time to set up your own business.
Virtual interviews: making a great first impression
Support your child to ace interviews and impress potential employers with our interactive tool. Includes a worksheet.
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 build a network
A network can give you support, help and guidance – and boost recognition for what you do in the workplace. Our top tips could help turn you into a top-notch networker.
How to build resilience in the workplace
Wherever you are, today’s workplace can be tough, so find out more on how to build your resilience and cope with setbacks and overcome difficulties.
How to stay motivated at work
With many people facing new working environments, it could be a real struggle…
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.