Wondering what you can do with your Health and Social Care qualification? If you have a healthcare qualification or are considering getting one, read on to find out some of the fascinating career paths you could follow. It’s not just doctors and nurses, you know. Call Handler / Emergency Medical Dispatchers Call Handlers and Emergency Medical Dispatchers work [Read more…]
If you’re not sure what you want to do for a career, taking a career quiz can be a great way to get some inspiration. Although no test can tell you exactly what you should be doing with your life, they can be a fun way to get some pointers in the right direction based [Read more…]
Do you think you have an amazing idea for a business? Maybe you want to turn your hobby or passion into a money maker? Or perhaps you’ve thought of the next big thing to take the tech start–up world by storm? Now what? Just because you have a great idea and heaps of [Read more…]
‘Why we Work’ examines what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning and go to work. Barry Schwartz is a Psychologist, author and famous TED Talker who dedicates himself to tackling what he believes to be the psychological plagues of modern living. His 2015 Ted Talk ‘The way we think about work [Read more…]
Barbara studied for her Business Administration NVQ Level 3 at Derby College. Her qualification allowed her to achieve her ambition of making a difference to people’s lives. She currently works for the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and agreed to speak to our Alumni Team about her career journey so far. Barbara hadn’t always [Read more…]
Peter Grant did an Adult Apprenticeship with Derby College and Rolls-Royce. Now an Engine Fitter with Rolls-Royce, Peter spoke to our ALumni Team about his experiences of returning to the classroom as a mature student and what the opportunity has meant for him. “I worked as everything from a barman to a forklift driver [Read more…]
If you’re struggling to focus, there may be a very simple solution to the problem. Read on to find out what you can change in your workspace for an instant productivity boost. How you set up your workspace The set-up of your workspace, in terms of the positioning of your chair, desk and technology [Read more…]
The main difference between a career and a job is that a job is just something you do for money, whereas a career is a long-term endeavour, something you build towards and work upon every day. A job is just a role, but a career is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, [Read more…]
In order to make the best possible impression with your cover letter or during your interview, you should research the company you’re applying to work for. Why? It shows you’re passionate about the job if you’ve done your homework The more you know about a company, the more you’ll be able to [Read more…]
Considering a career as a teacher? Whether you’re just starting out, or you want to change careers, here’s what you need to know. 5 great reasons to be a teacher You’ll have amazing job satisfaction from extremely varied work that makes a real difference You get to see the results of all your hard [Read more…]