The most exciting, yet probably most stressful, time of the year – Christmas. Sometimes it can feel like there just aren’t enough days in December to get everything done in time for the big day as well as keeping up productivity at work. Don’t Wait Until January Whilst it might be easy enough to say […]
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Did you know that over 92% of businesses use social media when recruiting new members of staff? As social media has become more and more popular over the years, those who have these platforms are becoming more aware of what information on their profiles are visible to everyone. However, it’s not only LinkedIn that employers will […]
Technology is evolving every day and enabling us to improve all kinds of aspects of life – including, education. We just read an interesting article on FE News on this exact subject. Head of FE and skills at Jisc, Paul McKean, imagined a day in the life of a further education principal in a few […]
Whilst education is something that we’re a big fan of here at Brooks and Kirk, we do understand how stressful it can be. No matter what age you are, what you’re studying, or even where you’re studying, the stress of it can catch up with all of us. So, we thought we’d let you in […]
Whether you work from home or in an office, a separate place for you to focus on your educational or career needs is very important. Many people believe that the learning environment is no less important than the work you are doing. So how can you optimise your work space to make the most of […]
We all do household chores. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, laundry, looking after children… the list goes on. But did you know, a recent report has shown that British people do 1 TRILLION pounds worth of unpaid housework every year?! Unbelievable, right? Household chores are worth more than the UK’s retail and manufacturing output combined! The Data […]
Research conducted by FutureLearn has shown that an employees chance of promotion is enhanced by taking online courses. FutureLearn are the online social learning platform, owned by The Open University. They surveyed 600 employers in recruitment or development roles in the UK, US, and Australia. The Research A massive 92% of employers said they found online […]
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Straight away – no. Not at all. The saying ‘Can’t teach an old dog new tricks!’ has never been more wrong. If you’re motivated, then age is no obstacle when it comes to studying. Age, experience and levels of qualification are irrelevant. Here are our reasons why you’re never too old to study. Flexible Study Options Distance, […]
Feedback is the most powerful (and not to mention the cheapest) tool that we can all use. However, a lot of people try to avoid it, fearing that they will hear something negative; but that’s so much worse than hearing the feedback itself. In fact, the most effective leaders actively seek feedback to enhance their […]
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When you think of an Apprenticeship, the thought of a celebrity doing one has probably never crossed your mind. But there are many celebrities, some who you may not expect, that actually started off their very successful careers with an Apprenticeship in their sector; and now they earn millions! Here are just 11 of the […]
