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How to Transition from Entry-Level to Management in Scotland

Career Guide, Skill Development, What's New!, Workplace Advice / Emily W

How to Transition from Entry-Level to Management in Scotland Starting your career in an entry-level position is an exciting first step, but the transition from entry-level to management in Scotland requires strategy, skill-building, and seizing the right opportunities. In Scotland’s competitive job market, professionals must excel in their current role while preparing for leadership. Managers […]

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Is Further Education right for you?

Apprenticeship, Career Guide, Skill Development / Ryan Gillespie

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

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What are transferable skills?

Skill Development / Ryan Gillespie

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

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Top skills to have in a slow economy

Skill Development, What's New! / Ryan Gillespie

Top skills to have in a slow economy When an economy is slowing, there are some signs to look out for. These include rising inflation and a worsening unemployment rate. During these times, businesses may face challenges, leading to cutbacks, hiring freezes, or even redundancies. The impact on employment and career prospects can be significant,

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Do soft skills matter when getting hired?

Skill Development / Emily Bell

When going for a job interview, it’s important to have the skills required to fulfil the job. Whether that be a qualification or degree, computer skills or an industry-specific certification. In recent years, more and more employers are looking at a candidate’s soft skills. With remote working and the digital era becoming more prominent

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The importance of work experience – and how to get it

Apprenticeship, Career Guide, Skill Development / Emily Bell

The importance of work experience – and how to get it Whether you are a school leaver or a recent graduate, work experience is so important. It gives you experience in the industry you want to work in but it can also give you a clearer idea in your head of what you want to

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3 top attributes that will help you accelerate your IT career

Skill Development / Jenn Tapner

Do you feel the pressure to be constantly learning new skills in order to keep up to date in your industry? It’s exhausting. But you aren’t alone. If you find yourself under the impression that you don’t possess the necessary skills to pursue a career in IT, we’d like to prove you wrong. Whether you’ve

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How to get self-promotion right

Skill Development / Kirsty Chalmers

It’s a simple fact that no one likes a showoff. Listening to someone who is constantly bragging about themselves can be incredibly tedious, especially at work. However, self-promotion, if done right, can go a long way to opening the right career doors and can even help you get an actual promotion. The key is getting

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How to set professional development goals

Skill Development, What's New! / Kirsty Chalmers

What are professional development goals? Continuous learning and development are key to your professional growth, especially if you are hoping to move into a new role or get a promotion. One way to start this journey setting professional development goals. It’s something that many of us have become more focused on recently, with a survey

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6 ways to improve your time management

Skill Development / Kirsty Chalmers

Does the day go by in a flash without you getting anything you planned done? If you’re working hard but failing to reach your goals, then it’s likely you need to work on your time management. These tips will help you get back on track. #1 Use to-do lists It sounds so simple, but making

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