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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.
The 12 most common CV mistakes
Silly CV mistakes can make or break your application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.
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.
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.
CV skills 1: Showing your best you
Find out how to write an accurate, relevant CV that can help learners secure a job interview.
Why not to get too down about rejection
One perspective on rejection, and how it can effect our lives for the better
Is your social media profile employer-ready?
Follow these top tips to stand out to employers on social media – for the right reasons.
How to get your opinions across effectively
These handy tips, practise and a little preparation will help give you the confidence to get your message heard.
Social action: An educators experience
Read Simon’s story about how to go about implementing a social action programme in your school.
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
Get involved with social action
Find out how taking part in social action can develop your skills, help your community and make you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
How to make a great first impression
Win over the boss, charm your colleagues and start as you mean to go on with these key bits of advice.
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
Understanding behaviours for work lesson
Help students understand the importance of communication, body language and assertiveness when at work.
5 tips for writing a great job application
How to make your application stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience and personality.
Recognising skills for success in the workplace lesson
The activities on this page support your students to identify why these skills are important, which ones they already possess and how they can demonstrate these on their CV.
Job sectors preparing for work activity
Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.
Tailoring your CV
Improve job application success by tailoring your CV to the job. Find out how to do this effectively with our top tips.
School leaver resources
Whether it’s work, training or further/higher education, use these resources to help school leavers plan for their next steps and achieve their goals.
How to Spring Clean your Social Media
Ensure your social media gives people the right impression, especially employers, with these tips