Is Further Education right for you? Education can be a scary thought with years of primary and secondary education being forced upon us. What’s next then? A job, back to the dreaded education… Here in Scotland, we have the privilege to access Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) for free. With this opportunity, it …
Tips for dealing with exam stress: for students Exams can be a stressful time for students, parents and teachers! It can often lead to overwhelming exam stress and anxiety. However, implementing a few simple strategies can greatly relieve these feelings and improve your performance. Here are some tips on dealing with exam stress: 1. Stay …
Spring Clean your CV! It’s that time of year when everyone is giving their homes a much-needed spring clean. Cleaning out cupboards, doing all the jobs you avoided over Christmas but don’t forget about your CV! Have you updated your CV recently, have you given it a clear-out and removed experience that is no longer …
Job longevity: advantages and disadvantages to your career What is job longevity? If you are either a job hopper or a job lifer, job longevity refers to the duration that someone remains employed in a particular job or with a specific company. Advantages This offers numerous advantages for individuals in their careers. Here are some …
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How many hours can you legally work? A complete working time guide The most working time you are legally allowed in Scotland is 48 hours a week. However, this is on average. This means you can actually work more than 48 hours in one week as long as the average over 17 weeks is less …
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Office Romances: How to Navigate Relationships at Work With the amount of time people spend at work, it’s no surprise that office romances can develop when personal and professional boundaries intertwine. Whether it’s the shared laughter during coffee breaks or the subtle glances across the meeting room, workplace relationships are more common than we might …
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What Do Project Managers Do? Job Description and Essential Qualifications Project managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within an organisation. What do project managers do? The role involves overseeing all aspects of a project, ensuring that it meets its goals, stays within budget, and is delivered on time. Project managers are crucial …
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What are transferable skills? Transferable skills, commonly known as soft skills in Scotland, are abilities and qualities that can be applied across various roles, industries, and situations. Transferable skills are not specific to a particular job or profession but can be adapted and used in different contexts, and they often complement technical or hard skills …
How to behave at your work Christmas party! With the festive season fast approaching, work Christmas parties are also looming. Save your dignity and your job with our top tips! Dress Appropriately Yes, your work Christmas party is a time to let your hair down and relax with your colleagues, but remember to dress appropriately. …
According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Scotland is the zero-hours contract capital of the UK, with 3.9% of the Scottish workforce having no set working hours. Scotland also has a higher rate of zero-hours contracts than the UK average of 3.4% and tops England’s 3.5%, 2.8% in Wales, and 1.3% in …
