All Careers Advice

  • We’ve all been there – the nervous excitement (or sometimes just nerves!), the anticipation of what might come up, the creeping sense that you might have forgotten something important – a job interview can often be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be!
  • Writing a CV can be a time consuming and challenging process. A carefully written CV can help you receive interview invitations and a brilliant job.
  • The Further Education (FE) sector is undergoing significant changes. A UK Government report published in 2022 highlights some of the challenges of the post-pandemic FE environment: changes in learners’ social skills, students struggling to concentrate and engage, and mental health issues being on...
  • In the following article, I shall explore some essential soft skills to help you navigate more successfully in the fast-changing world of the Further Education sector.
  • ​​​​​​​In our complex and fast-changing world, adult learners need to continuously develop their skills in order to handle future challenges. The more we invest in maintaining and developing our professional skills, the more productive we may become.
  • Further Education (FE) leaders face a growing amount of pressure as a result of funding restrictions, structural changes, technological developments and constant reforms.
  • Employee happiness has become an interesting topic in recent times. The reason for this is due to the expanding research evidence indicating that when employees are happy, organisations thrive.
  • A positive and thriving FE work culture does not happen overnight. Investing time in getting to know your colleagues is guaranteed to reap benefits including enhanced productivity.
  • Workplace-ready skills are also called soft skills. These include interpersonal and social skills, behaviours, and attitudes.
  • Are you thinking about a career change? Would you like to make a real difference and inspire the next generation?
  • Teachers work hard to provide the best support they can to students. Without the education skills, young people would not be able to step into exciting jobs or find rewarding careers.
  • Deciding to be a Further Education (FE) teacher has proven to be a popular and highly rewarding career. However, applying for jobs in the sector proves difficult. In the first instance, you need to check if you are eligible for the position.
  • Change is all around us. Online platforms have radically changed the way we work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Some jobs are disappearing due to technological advances whilst new jobs emerge rapidly.
  • A cover letter is a document that accompanies your CV when applying for jobs. It serves as a personal introduction and supports your application.
  • Competency-based interview questions focus on the skills and experience you have developed. Many people find competency questions confusing and difficult to answer. In the following article, I have cherry-picked some guidance to help you successfully prepare for your next interview and land your ...
  • In these uncertain times one thing is certain; the way we work will change. The need for social distancing has already led to remote working wherever possible.
  • Just like spring cleaning your home highlights how much junk you’ve accumulated, so does spring cleaning your CV.
  • It’s tempting to think that the concept of a teacher shortage in the UK makes it easy to walk in to a teaching job, with little thought to your application.
  • Last year I wrote several articles about ‘T’ levels. In the last article I addressed the key issues facing FE colleges in preparation for their roll out in September 2020.
  • New Year. New term. New resolutions. A new start. January offers a time to reset.