Search results for ‘Key Skills’
Communication and interpersonal skills – putting it into action
Check out our seven useful tips to help improve your communication and interpersonal skills and be more effective at work.
Build your personal brand
Learn how a personal brand can help you be the best version of yourself and boost your career
Working from home tips
Develop a way of working from home or a new location that works for you and your circumstances and make yourself as effective as possible, inside and outside work.
Developing professional relationships & workplace connections
Find out how to establish and develop your professional relationships and workplace connections with top tips from LifeSkills.
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 the world of work is changing
More and more business environments are reflecting the technology and culture changes in society. Learn how to adjust to modern changes in the workplace.
Workplace diversity inclusion
Learn about diversity and inclusion at work – what it means, why it’s important and how to find a diverse and inclusive employer.
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.
Everything you need to know for your next job interview
Job interviews don’t have to be daunting. Give your confidence a boost and find out how to perform at your best with our top tips.
How to be a good leader (or be better at it)
Wonder whether you’re a good leader, a great one or if you could be better? Many will also wonder what steps they need to take to become one. Here’s how to improve your leadership.
Why trust and communication are the keys to successful flexible working
We talk to Emma Stewart, CEO and co-founder of Timewise flexible working consultancy, about flexible working in the workplace today.
How a growth mindset can help you get ahead at work
In a fast-changing workplace, being open to learning new skills is more critical than ever. We explain how a growth mindset can help you find success at work.
Leadership
Good leadership styles and effective teamwork can help students excel in their future workplace. Read more about team leader skills in this lesson.
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.
Negotiating and persuading lesson
Help students understand and develop the skills of negotiation and persuasion while seeing how these can be used to build an enterprising mindset.
Steps to starting a business
Practise using enterprise skills to set up a business and apply a recommended approach to taking forward a business idea.
Know your iRights
Find out which resources support the five key principles that empower and enable young people to be creative, knowledgeable and fearless online.
Careers in finance activity
Help your students learn how about bank works, key banking terms and different careers in finance with this online lesson film.
Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Help students understand that sensible career choices lie where their strengths, interests and personality meet.