The Blog

Month: September 2018

A-Z of Tech (T-U)

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us.   This is the latest article in a series where we [Read more…]

SEO for beginners – what do you need to know?

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

You may have come across the term SEO if you’re new to the worlds of business or marketing. If you feel that it will benefit your career to know the basics of what SEO means and what it is used for, then this guide is for you.   This is not an in-depth guide on [Read more…]

How to write your first LinkedIn profile

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile in today’s business world, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage.   94% of recruiters now use LinkedIn to vet job candidates.   Your LinkedIn profile can be used to, as LinkedIn themselves explain: “express your personal brand in 2,000 characters and glorious 3D, creating a dazzling picture of [Read more…]

How to create an effective landing page for your business

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

A landing page is essentially where a visitor lands when they click on a link to your website. Its purpose is to turn those visitors into customers as soon as possible.   Your landing page could be your homepage, or a single page created purposefully to generate conversion for a particular campaign.   Whatever you [Read more…]

Study tips for if you’ve been out of education for a while

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

If you’ve recently returned to Derby College to take another course, or you are considering it, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the prospect of returning to education.   Use these study tips and you’ll be back into the swing of things in no time.   Establish a routine Fitting your studies around [Read more…]

Dos and Don’ts of asking for a promotion

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

If you’re nervous about asking for a promotion but feel like you deserve one, here’s how to go about raising the subject with your employer, from making your case to reacting to the answer.   Asking for a promotion is putting yourself in a vulnerable position, but in order to advance in your career you [Read more…]