by Wendy Wilson | Oct 7, 2020 | Education & Training, Grow Your Skills
Many of us have Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans which not only maps out our activities and achievements but helps us manage our own learning and growth throughout our career. But what exactly is a professional and personal development and why is it...
by Wendy Wilson | Nov 5, 2019 | Apprenticeships, Grow Your Skills
TOP-TIPS TO GET AHEAD AT WORK Whether you are just starting out in your career or are undertaking an apprenticeship to progress, here’s some things you can do to make sure you stand out (for the right reasons) at work. INITIATIVE Going above and beyond your normal...
by Julie Dixon | Nov 28, 2017 | Apprenticeships, Grow Your Skills
Throughout your apprenticeship hopefully you will have learned a lot. You will have developed new skills and gained real job experience, with the resulting confidence this should bring you to continue your career aspirations. At some point you will need to consider...
by Julie Dixon | Aug 1, 2017 | Grow Your Skills
The Covering Letter There are a few different types of cover letters but here we are concentrating on the cover letter you would use when you are applying for a specific job opening. A cover letter is a formal letter that accompanies your CV. It will outline who you...
by Julie Dixon | Aug 1, 2017 | Grow Your Skills
What to Expect on The Day There is no doubt there will be competition on the day you go for your interview. Competition for apprenticeships can be very high for certain jobs and you may be a school leaver who has very little experience other than job experience...
by Julie Dixon | Aug 1, 2017 | Grow Your Skills
Taking the Stress out of Interview Day! So, you have put in all the hard work before the big interview day. You have spent time and effort researching the company, writing a first class CV or filled in a perfect application form, studied the job requirements and...