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Teaching agencies

Teacher agencies have received some bad press over the last few months with many of them being branded as a money grabbing and not treating the…

Supply teacher looking for work?

If you are a supply teacher, you may find that you do not have enough work to keep you busy or make it a financially viable option for you to continue…

Keeping your CV up to date

A CV is basically a document where you record all your qualifications and work experience. There are no strict guidelines as to how you should create…

Looking for office work?

Office work is one of the most popular jobs especially amongst school leavers as there is often a large amount of these types of roles available and…

Dressing for a job interview

Knowing what to wear to a job interview can be a nightmare. You need to appear formal and smartly dressed without being too over the top and making…

Looking for part time flexible work

There are times throughout your life when you may need flexible part time work, maybe after having children or when you’re approaching retirement and…

Job websites – are they a waste of time?

We’ve all done it when looking for a job, uploaded our CV to several free job websites and put in our search criteria that we are interested in. The…

Getting a job as a personal trainer

If you like to keep fit and active and are great at motivating people then becoming a personal trainer could be for you. As a personal trainer your…

4 Things to remember at an interview

When attending an interview you are bound to be nervous and believe it or not a bit of nerves can actually be a good thing, as it helps you to stay…

Tailoring your Application/CV

Many employers favour application forms over CV’s. It allows them to get the information they need when looking for applicants without having to trawl…

Do you need to know what career you want when at school?

These days there is so much pressure to chose the correct GCSE and A Level subjects that some students find the whole process very daunting, I know I…

Looking for your dream job

Sometimes in the pursuit to get your perfect career you have to take what may seem like a step backwards in the short term to gain long term. Some…

What age pupils should you teach?

When it comes to teaching, you do not have to train differently to teach different aged pupils. Regardless of whether you teach secondary school…

Challenges and rewards of becoming a teacher

Teaching is quite a popular job. There are two sides to teaching, as with many jobs. It is often very challenging but also immensely rewarding at…

Job searching online

Many people now turn to the internet when it comes to searching for a new job. There are so many places online that advertise jobs that it can be hard…

Keeping up to date with industry news can help you progress in your job

No matter what job you are in you should try to keep up to date with current developments and news relevant to your industry. This can help you…

Revising your CV

As you move from one job to another your CV will rapidly become outdated, and it’s always important to maintain a CV, even when you’re not in a job…

A teachers guide to summer learning

Summers on its way and the weather is already picking up. With this year set to be one of the best summers for years, it makes sense to see how you…

Working as a Supply Teaching

Teaching is one of the most common professions in the UK. While a teaching career presents numerable advantages and opportunities, supply teaching has…

Teaching in the United Kingdom

It is a great career choice to become a teacher in the United Kingdom. You will be able to achieve a high level of professional achievement apart from…

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Searching for a good Job in a few easy steps

Searching for and applying for a new job can be a stressful experience for anyone. It is a decision made both on your part and by your employer, a…

A Positive attitude Will Help You Get A Good Reference For Your New Job

One thing to remember at your job, is to always have a positive attitude. The consequences of behaving inappropriately or whining at your job, even…

Why a Good Cover Letter Matters

A cover letter is either sent with your CV in the posts or more commonly sent with an attached CV in an email to a prospective employer. A cover…

A New Year, A New Job

With 2013 drawing to a close, millions of people all over the world will be making their New Year’s resolution, and a new job could be the first item…

First impression in an interview

First impression is a key in establishing a business relationship. The way you behave in your first in your first interview is highly important as far…