The opportunities available in the creative industry are vast and varied. Last year the government said that the “creative economy is growing three times faster than any other sector.” Creative sectors such as design, advertising, film, gaming and fashion are reportedly growing faster than the rest of the UK economy, employing passionate creative talent [Read more…]
Are you completely lost when it comes to using social media to advance your career? Whether you’re a jobseeker or climbing the career ladder, using professional networking sites like LinkedIn, and cultivating your online brand on this and other social platforms to attract opportunities is vital in today’s business environment. According to business [Read more…]
You probably know already that you’re more productive at some times of the day. But do you know how to work out exactly when you peak, and how to utilise this to improve your performance, creativity and problem solving abilities? How to identify your peak productive time Firstly, you need to identify [Read more…]
Could you use your skills to enter the world of self-employment? Being a freelancer allows you to be flexible regarding when you work, what projects you take on, and where you choose to work. Here’s what you need to know about starting out as a freelancer, from getting started and finding clients to [Read more…]
Is the next step in your education a university-level qualification? If you’ve completed you’re A Levels, BTEC, Award, Certificate, NVQ or any other entry route to higher education, or you’re returning to education and want help getting the grades so you can apply for a degree, read on. You don’t need to go [Read more…]
Skype and video interviews are increasingly being used by recruiters to narrow down the number of job applicants at an early stage. The rise in remote working has also meant that Skype interviews are necessary to hire talent across the globe. If you want to impress 42% of today’s employers, being able to come [Read more…]
Derby College learning experiences for 2017/2018
Derby College has hosted the national final of the Guild of Bricklayers’ annual skills competition at its Derby Construction Academy. Eighteen students and apprentices from throughout the UK attended the competition organised by the Guild of Bricklayers. Derby College apprentice Will Austin (21) came third in the junior competition. Will, who is based at the [Read more…]
The National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) has announced the launch of the National Training Partnership, a new skills initiative to help solve the growing demand for new talent across the rail sector. The National Training Partnership will bring together NSAR’s newly formed National Network of Colleges and Training Providers, the Training Alliance and Quality [Read more…]
“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without,” said Chines philosopher, Confucius. The benefits of learning a musical instrument can bring huge benefits to your mental wellbeing, quality of life and so much more. If you’ve ever thought about trying out a music course but have never got round [Read more…]