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Is your CV up to date?
At the moment unemployment is rising rapidly so it is important to give yourself the best possible chance when you are applying for a…
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What help is available when it comes to job hunting?
Job hunting can be a nightmare at the best of times but at present it is even harder than usual. Many businesses are not…
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Changing career paths can be hard work
When we are younger, it is often drilled into us that we need to know what we want to do when we are older.…
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Could a job as a private tutor be a good career?
If you are thinking of starting up your own tutoring business and have the appropriate qualifications and experience you may be wondering whether it…
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What are the advantages to working in a small primary school?
When looking for a teaching job it is important to consider whether you prefer teaching in a large primary school or a smaller rural…
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What is going to happen to those who were supposed to be taking exams?
With the current unprecedented situation in the UK and the majority of the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pupils are wondering what…
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Worrying times for the self employed
Being self-employed can be extremely stressful at the best of time but especially at the moment buti it can also be extremely rewarding and…
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Supply teaching as a choice not a necessity
For some teachers supply teaching is only considered if a contracted teaching job can’t be found or if you need your job to fit…
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Are you due a pay rise?
Asking for a pay rise at work is something that many people find quite hard, but if you are given it, it may make…
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Are you looking for work in an office?
One of the most popular types of jobs in the UK is an office-based role. This covers a huge selection of jobs from reception…