‘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…]
Having a strong brand is vital for a new business. If you’re an entrepreneur, this article can help you build your brand using some useful online tools. Having a strong brand helps… You stand out in a saturated market Your target customers find you Build trust with your customers Make marketing and advertising more effective Give you [Read more…]
A digital detox is all about ‘switching off’ from the digital devices that have become such a big part of our daily lives, in favour of social interaction in the physical world and improved physical and mental health. Technology has brought huge improvements to our lives, yet spending too much time in front [Read more…]
The latest data from LinkedIn has shown that the most in-demand skills for employers are increasingly including soft skills (Soft skills can be defined as personal qualities or traits that allow the individual to interact harmoniously and effectively with other people.) So what are the most in-demand soft skills? And how can you improve yours? Most [Read more…]