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

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

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…]

Lauren Bamford: “Derby College has provided me with the foundations I needed to succeed,” says Psychological Research Assistant for Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention

Lauren discovered a passion for Psychology when she studied it as an A level subject at Derby College. Now a Psychological Research Assistant for the Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust at the Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention, Lauren spoke to our Alumni team about her experiences at college, getting into university and where her career [Read more…]