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2020 skills self-assessment

In a fast changing world, different skills are needed compared with the past. These are the top 10 skills needed for 2020. 1. Complex problem solving 2. Critical thinking 3. Creativity 4. People management 5. Coordinating with others 6. Emotional … Continue reading

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Want to improve your career prospects? Part 3 of 3.

Then it’s time to get ‘learning hungry’. This blog shares 10 more tips and is the third and final blog in a series of 3. 1)    Study for a relevant new qualification 2)    Learn a language 3)    Read an educative … Continue reading

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Want to improve your career prospects? Part 2 of 3.

Then it’s time to get ‘learning hungry’. What action will you take today to grow and improve your career prospects? Being in the same role can get a bit stale after a while, even if it feels like you are … Continue reading

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Want to improve your career prospects? Part 1 of 3.

Then it’s time to get ‘learning hungry’. Being in the same role can get a bit stale after a while, even if it feels like you are doing the workload of two people, and it’s important to protect your position … Continue reading

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Do You Have Employability Skills?

Wouldn’t it be useful to know what the magic recipe is for all those job seekers out there – those employability skills? I have been reading some research about employability, (Source = DWP 2011 Employers recruitment behaviour and decisions SMEs) … Continue reading

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Are You Hiding Away Your Talents?

People are really good at hiding their talents away. We all have strengths and yet most people don’t know what their talents are, don’t have jobs that play to their strengths and don’t blow their own trumpet. The result? They … Continue reading

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