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A Bottle of Inspiration Please

Leila Monks | Posted 16.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Leila Monks

So if inspiration is so important - how do we find it? And more importantly - how do we give it to others? Well finding it is easy. It may not be sold on the shelves of Waitrose but it is readily available to those who know where to look.

Five Things I Wish I'd Done Before I Left Uni

Abbie Baisden | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Abbie Baisden

We are in the final few weeks of the University term and for many this will mean one thing, exams. But aside from being inundated with revision tips and de-stressing secrets (which are all very helpful and important, don't get me wrong) there are a few other things you should be looking into before you leave for summer, particularly if you are in your final year.

Why I Stopped Being a Banker

Karen Ruimy | Posted 19.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Karen Ruimy

I moved into the banking industry as soon as I graduated - it seemed the obvious thing to do when you are good with figures and have a head for business. But then I decided to give it all up on the search for something else, something bigger. I needed to answer all those questions that had been making their presence felt in my life and in my head for some time.

How and Why We Should 'Lean In' at University

Chenice Clarke | Posted 17.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Chenice Clarke

Equality is what I base my morals and principles on, and as I'm enjoying my Easter vacation from university, I thought I would join in with the endless supporters and critics of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's new book "Lean In", and see for myself if Sandberg really had anything important to say.

Margaret Thatcher and the Misogynistic Protest

Claudia White | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Claudia White

I am deeply disturbed by the volume of misogynistic vitriol being spouted by certain members of the British public in the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death. What disturbs me the most is not that people are aggressively disagreeing with her politics, but that people are genuinely rejoicing at the death of another person - a mother and a grandmother.

Job Seekers Aren't Commodities

Harry Freedman | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Politics
Harry Freedman

People have always played politics with unemployment, that won't change. But what could, and should, change is the way that job search support is delivered.

The Quarter-Life Crisis

Katy Campbell | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Katy Campbell

What is a quarter-life crisis? It's a period where a person begins to feel doubtful about their life; this is brought on by the stress and fear of being an adult.

It's Okay Not to Enjoy Networking

Harry Freedman | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Harry Freedman

Today's job market is tough. And there's no reason to imagine that it's going to get any easier any time soon. There's only one reliable way to get a job. We all know what it is, and mainly we try to ignore it, because it feels uncomfortable. It's about going out there, talking to people and making new contacts.

Leaders Learn From Margaret Thatcher

Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Politics
Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti

Lessons women learn from Margaret Thatcher In a recent book Women Lead that compiled the findings of two studies on women and leadership. Margaret Th...

The Industry Apprentice Council: it's time to make a change

Lizzie Moffatt | Posted 29.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Lizzie Moffatt

Throughout my time in education, apprenticeships were perceived to be for people who were not academic or motivated enough to go to university; they were and still are perceived to be second rate.

Is it Worth Doing an MBA? Part II

Korina Karampela | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Korina Karampela

The bottom line: The most difficult part of the process is to find what you really want to do in five-ten years. If you are clear about your objective, it is much easier to assess whether it is worth doing an MBA.

Celebrating Female Talent

Jane Asscher | Posted 27.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Jane Asscher

Last Tuesday night Cosmopolitan magazine held a 'Celebration of Female Talent' at Kensington Palace as part of AdWeek Europe.

Engineering Apprenticeships in the Army

Richard Hoggarth | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Richard Hoggarth

I wanted a job which combined the hands on element of working with vehicles and electronics and an active lifestyle where I can get out and about, play sport, and stay fit and active. When I was looking around for these types of jobs there were not that many so when I saw the advert for Army apprenticeships.

A Job I Love, an Apprenticeship I Value, All Whilst Being a Working Mum

Emily Hales | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Emily Hales

So many people who are around the same age as me are finding it hard to get into a job, let alone one that gives you the chance to gain nationally-recognised qualifications. Keeping up with my education has always been really important to me, but it is not always easy to do.

Life as an Army Apprentice - National Apprenticeship Week 2013

Rob Fenn | Posted 12.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Rob Fenn

Being selected to work on the team was intense - CVs, interviews and technical assessments - but well worth the effort to be a part of history. My branch of the Army (REME) are experts in repairing and maintaining all of the Army's kit, and I do mean all of it - tanks to trucks; pistols to Apache helicopters!

Mentoring in the Workplace: Empathy by the Back Door

Rose Schreiber | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK
Rose Schreiber

While there are many private sector mentoring programmes in place, these are too often seen as 'nice-to-have', but not essential. Many businesses have yet to appreciate the real added value that mentoring can have in many areas of employee performance.

How to Get Promoted

Gareth Johnson | Posted 10.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gareth Johnson

Whether the economy is booming or stumbling along, taking charge of your career and planning your next step should always be a priority. You can't wait for your genius to be benevolently discovered - the bottom line is that no one is as interested in your career, your talents, your aspirations as you are.

Experience Is the Key to Empowering Our Young People

Alice Barnard | Posted 06.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Alice Barnard

By engaging with potential employers and making the most of the chance to gain real, hands-on business experience, young people not only improve their skillset but also get the opportunity to demonstrate they have a possible future at a company.

The Internet Can't Help You With Everything

Matthew Floyd Jones | Posted 25.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Matthew Floyd Jones

When it comes to relying on the internet to help you with your career, though, bear this in mind: it's one thing for someone to look back on their journey and retrospectively wax lyrical about how they read the map, but to someone on the brink of their personal odyssey, these stone-carved 'How-to's might just throw their instincts off the scent.

When Art Becomes a Four-Letter Word

Seth Freedman | Posted 26.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Seth Freedman

Breuer-Weil's pessimistic take on the Suburb, and the world beyond, looms large in many of his gargantuan works, and will strike a chord with anyone disturbed by the precarious nature of modern life and the self-centred attitudes of those at the helm of both national and supra-national institutions.

Young Entrepreneurs - Do You Have What It Takes?

Neeta Patel | Posted 21.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Neeta Patel

If you become an entrepreneur it can be scary and even lonely but when you get it right, the rewards in every sphere of life are huge and for some that potential return is a good enough reason to put on that entrepreneurial mantle and give it a go.

Is It Worth Doing an MBA? Part I

Korina Karampela | Posted 21.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Korina Karampela

When people come to me for advice whether to do an MBA or not, I am in a really awkward position. I don't want to discourage them - the fact that they want to do an MBA (and all the sacrifices that come with it) shows they are ambitious.

'You're Not Too Good To Stack Shelves'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | JE | Posted 17.02.2013 | UK

Iain Duncan Smith lashed out at graduates who consider themselves "too good" to stack supermarket shelves as he vowed not to back down after a flagshi...

Careers: What Do Kids Learn at School These Days?

Vicky Dean | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Vicky Dean

My secondary school was no Eton, in fact it was one of the worst performing schools in the region. However, they still taught me how to write a C.V. (or still taught those that weren't too busy skiving or lounging on tables).

Why My Quarter-Life Crisis Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me

Flo Wales Bonner | Posted 09.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Flo Wales Bonner

Three months ago I decided to quit my London job and move to Venice for the winter to look after a 15 year old girl and a dog. It was my quarter-life crisis.