Andrea’s Story
Hello, my name is Andrea. Last year I was made redundant from my job as a finance assistant. Although I’d worked for the company...
How to get a job
Top tips for job applications, interviews and starting work.
10 ways to make the most of your LinkedIn profile
We often make the mistake of assuming that a LinkedIn profile is a kind-of duplicate of our CV or, at least, an extension...
How to manage your money when you’ve lost your job
If you’ve lost your job, you may be most worried about money. How will you pay your bills? What if you can’t find...
Do you need a routine?
Lockdown. For some, it means more time to do jobs around the house, or time to finish off things that have been on...
How has Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted your benefits and Job Centre appointments?
From Thursday 19th March 2020, all face-to-face conditionality appointments in jobcentres have been suspended for three months. This includes weekly and fortnightly work...
Universal Credit: What’s it all about?
Introduced nearly 10 years ago, there are still many of us who scratch our heads when it comes to understanding exactly what Universal...
Six tips for ‘older jobseekers’
When so much of the careers advice available on the web is aimed at graduates or young professionals, it is easy to feel...
Five things ‘to-do’ when writing a CV
Today’s job market is competitive, but a well written CV can help you stand out from the crowd. Here are five things you...
Going back into work – what you’re entitled to
Going back into work following a period of timeout can be a daunting experience for anyone, but for someone that has become used...
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