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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
If you live in the capital and are considering a move, or are one of the 57million people living outside of London who want to work in some of the most exciting industries the UK has to offer, here are some of the best UK cities to live and work in. City: Bristol Industry: [Read more…]
Different productivity techniques work for different people. Here are some of the most effective ways to tick things off your to-do list and find some time in your busy schedule – which one works best for you? Use an app Using technology in the right way can help you to organise your busy [Read more…]
A speculative job application is where a person looking for a job sends an application to a company without a job actually being advertised. It can be a highly effective way of getting jobs, internships and work experience placements that either haven’t been advertised yet, or won’t ever be advertised. Why would a company [Read more…]
Gaining new skills and qualifications throughout your career can bring huge benefits, such as career progression, a higher salary and improvements in your general job satisfaction. Here is a round up of the best short professional courses you can take at Derby College to benefit your career, no matter what stage you’re at. E-learning [Read more…]
Phishing is an online attack with the goal of tricking people into giving up their personal information via deceptive emails and websites. The most common ways in which hackers try to do this are: 1. Encourage the target to click on a link or download an attachment containing malicious software that can infect your [Read more…]
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…]