October marks a whole year since I started my current job. That’s genuinely insane. Who knew a job that started as an admin role would make me realise I want to write for a living? Of course I’d still pick something that’s basically unattainable! Typical me. However, this time I […]
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What I Would Have Done Differently While in Uni
Based on the title you probably figured that I am no longer in College, some of us ERM’s are past those years, but find that’s important to discuss our mistakes, what we would have done differently in those years because those are the years that build a foundation for the […]
My Journey Into a Gaming Profession
Plymouth. My hometown. It is… an interesting old place. Tucked away deep in the south west of the UK, Plymouth is beautiful, especially in the summer, with the waterfront, the sea breeze and the bustling city centre. Plymouth is welcoming and traditional. Of course, to most people, Plymouth is a […]
Important Lessons I Learned From Working in Retail
So last year I left my job in retail after a total of 7 years. It all started as a job to give me some extra cash at uni, and it was my fallback when my lack of experience let me down in finding a job actually relevant to my […]
I Was Fired From My Job, Now What?
Getting fired is painful, one of those situations we all try to forget, but it happens. All to often we get comfortable in our jobs for those who work for an organization/company everything seems be going great and then suddenly you get a dreaded call “Can you stop by HR, […]
How to prepare your future career during College
College is one of the most important parts of shaping your future career. It helps to create a basis on which you need to constantly build. From the skills and knowledge you learn in class to the networking within your social group. College offers a wide variety of skills which […]
Success…. How do you Define It?
Classical Definition of Success Success is defined as “an accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” That sounds pretty clear cut, but also quite narrow to me. If that was all that was considered a success in life, I would have a lot more failures to check off on my list […]
Why you NEED to get LinkedIn
Before I started university, I though LinkedIN was the social network for old people. Now I know how wrong I was. LinkedIn is actually an ESSENTIAL tool for anyone who wants to aim high and be successful. So what is LinkedIn? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. It is essentially […]
Hit the Workforce or Uni after Secondary school
Going to college as a young adult, especially right out of High School or Secondary school, you officially are on your own so to speak. You now must learn to manage on your own, whether that means buying your own food, paying rent, or even purchasing a car that you […]
The Power of a Strong Network
Career networking has become a key tool in finding and advancing in one’s career. So, what is a career network and how to do you create one? A career, or professional” network involves using personal, professional, academic or familial contacts to assist with a job search, achieve career goals, learn […]
You are NOT a failure
One of the biggest killers of peoples dreams and ambitions is failure and the misunderstanding around it. Today I want to discuss what failure is and how easy it is to avoid it. Checkpoints Vs Goals The first and most important thing to understand is the difference between your checkpoints […]
Changing Jobs Due to a Toxic Work Environment
Changing Jobs should not be something you fear, but something you embrace, because with each new position, you will gain new skills. The question I tend to ask myself is have I learned everything there is learn in my current role to move on to the next role. You may […]
Postgrad or No Postgrad? This is the question…
The dilemma After completing your Undergraduate Degree you will most likely ponder the idea of continuing Higher Education by studying towards a Postgraduate course. Now for many people this seems like a default option straight out of Undergrad and many of my peers seem to not put much thought into […]
Results Day
Results day is fast approaching. For some more than others. Let’s be honest. We are stressed or worried. Worried that we may not have achieved the grades that we want and stressed because we fear what we may have to go through to get the desired grade. That is probably […]
Discovering Your Life’s Purpose After College
Finding our place in the world is so important to many, including myself, but the world is a big place, even if you’re living in a small town, the world can seem even smaller. Going through years of education from kinder to college, a lot can be packed in all […]
10 Ideas To Help Get You Motivated.
University is such an overwhelming experience at times. From getting assignments done, taking exams and balancing the work and play load. It’s no wonder that at times you can feel unmotivated and just want to curl up in your dorm and binge watch a Netflix series. However, there are some […]
Why Volunteer whilst at University?
It’s fresher’s week, you have attended the freshers fair, you pick up all sorts of bits and pieces and goodies, it’s all a bit overwhelming! You have probably spoken to people about different things & dependent on your likes & dislikes & your degree choice, different organisations & charities will […]
Graduation… Now What?
Finally Graduation! It is that time of the year, final year university students are wrapping up their studies and getting ready to celebrate the end of a chapter. Being one of those soon-to-be graduates myself, I am very excited about what is coming next in my professional and personal life. […]
Preparing for Further Education
It can be the most terrifying and off-putting time. However, you must prepare yourself accordingly. Further education is a great option for many people however many have to choose between continuing A-Levels or going to Tech. Others must choose an even further education to make their way to College and […]
My Alternative Route To A Career
By Hannah Goodwin, Guest Blogger I was very privileged to be brought up by loving parents, who despite not being able to give me as much as they wanted growing up, were able to support me and provide me with a Grammar School education. My peers at school were very […]
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