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Micro-credentials and how to make them add up

Micro-credentials are the latest buzzword in the labour market. If you’re not familiar with them yet, they’re fast and accessible specialised qualifications that allow learners at any stage of life to...

Stand out in online recruitment

The global pandemic has meant more employers than ever look online to find candidates and use digital assessments and virtual interviews to make hiring decisions. Follow the link below to learn ways...

CV cliches to avoid

Are you using phrases like, 'dynamic, motivated problem solver' on your CV? Here's how to get more creative:CV cliches to avoid Please note: if you have logged into the Your Future Plan portal as a...

Aptitude Tests in Careers Explorer

Most employers use psychometric, personality or aptitude testing to assess the suitability of candidates during the hiring process - they are often used in assessment centres. Unlike psychometric or...

What are creativity and innovation skills?

Many people assume that being creative and innovative is something that’s strictly reserved for the artists and inventors amongst us, but this is far from the truth. Use the following link to learn...

Interviews: making a good first impression

According to a study by Princeton psychologists it only takes a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face. They also discovered that longer exposures don’t significantly...

Starting your own business

Ideas are easy; execution is hard. However, often it’s purely a lack of forward planning that stops new business projects from getting off the ground. While there are certainly plenty of details to...

Adjusting to work life after graduation

The transition from student life to work life will certainly bring many changes. As well as a completely new routine, you will likely have a different social life and hopefully, a healthier bank...

Six key attributes for successful leadership

To be a great leader, you need a specific set of skills, including the ability to think critically, direct and coordinate others, motivate them, delegate tasks and be a mentor and coach. You also need...