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Top 5 tips for effective networking
Learn how to build relationships that can help land you work experience, job opportunities, or advance your career.
8 things to ask when you want advice
Work experience or no work experience, get genuinely useful advice about jobs and careers using these eight questions.
Fledglink app top tips
Fledglink is a free app designed to help young people with careers advice and employment. Learn how to create a stand out profile and make the most out of its features.
BITC Scotland: Cultivating a culture of enterprise amongst young people
Hear from BITC Scotland about the positive impact business engagement in schools can have.
5 tips for turning your internship into a job
Keep your eye on the prize and make a lasting impression with these top tips
Social action: An educators experience
Read Simon’s story about how to go about implementing a social action programme in your school.
What is a CV
Find out everything you need to know about CVs – what it is, what they should include & how an effective CV can improve your job application success.
A school social action programme that works for all
Read how Laura Mason rolled out a social action & volunteering programme to her whole sixth form at High Storrs School in Sheffield.
I want to succeed in the workplace
You did it – you got the job, or landed that crucial bit of work experience. But what happens next? Learn how to make a good first impression and set yourself up for success.
Tweet your way to the top
Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains how social networking is the new networking.
Managing workplace challenges activity
Challenge your students to complete projects similar to those set in the workplace.
Social action toolkit
Build a comprehensive social action programme and support young people to access enriching experiences that build transferable skills for work.
What makes a winning CV?
A CV can be a brilliant way to get noticed by potential employers. But what makes a great CV? Help your child understand with this activity. Includes worksheet and tool.
Speculative job applications
No roles advertised? No problem. Use your initiative, get in touch, and make a great first impression with these tips.
Importance of a good CV and cover letter
Are CVs and cover letters still important? We explore CVs, cover letters and digital profiles and provide a CV Builder so you can get started.
Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Help students understand that sensible career choices lie where their strengths, interests and personality meet.
7 things you need to know about volunteering
Discover all the ins and outs of helping a charity or good cause and get the most out of your time.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
In conversation with Mohammed, the first LifeSkills Champion
Hear from our first Champion out about his experience and why others should get involved.