What was your dream job as a child? A cowboy? A ballerina? Or perhaps a doctor or a teacher? As children we all had dreams of what we wanted to be when we grew up, but how many of us actually achieved this dream? Just one in three Brits is working in the field they […]
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Top 10 tips to keep yourself motivated
It’s that time of the month when your motivation starts to slip. January has passed and your new years’ resolutions are starting to slip out the window. Time to get yourself back on track and gain back the motivation you once had. In life, it’s only natural to struggle to find motivation. Even if you […]
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Top Crime Series
Crime related TV programmes and films are becoming more and more popular each year. There is no doubt that we all like to pretend we are detectives in some way or another and we just can’t get enough of crime related programmes at the moment! There’s a reason why Cluedo is such a popular family […]
10 Reasons Why You’re Likely to Pull a Sickie
We’ve all at least considered pulling a sickie at some point in our lives. Whether that’s because you’ve woken up filled with stress and dread or you weren’t sensible the night before. Even if we’ve never actually followed it through, considering pulling a sickie has definitely happened at some point. We also can come up […]
New year, new career? Why so many are looking for more rewarding work
The beginning of a new year is a key time for reflection. This year, as we head into a new decade, I feel more than ever people are looking at their lives and considering if they are where they really want to do in life. Would a new career involving more rewarding work make you […]
Why being a teaching assistant is so rewarding
Having a job that is both fulfilling and rewarding is important. If you are looking at getting into a job that is rewarding, consider becoming a teaching assistant. Despite the sometimes chaotic work environment and pressure from parents and colleagues, a teaching assistant role can be one of the most rewarding careers available. You can become part […]
Is it time for a new challenge?
Say goodbye to clock watching! Here’s why 2020 may be the perfect time for you to take on a new challenge and make that change, as well as some top tips to support you on your journey. Are you one of the thousands of people out the work door at 5.01 pm? Maybe you’ve spent […]
Why having a job for life is becoming a thing of the past
Not so long ago having a job for life was considered a great achievement. Many people worked their whole life in one company, celebrating decades of loyalty to a business on retirement. But a new survey of 2,000 UK workers has revealed a job for life is no more! In fact, our research found the […]
A day in the life of a Nurse in A&E
Naomi, aged 27 is a Sister in an A&E department at a hospital in Redditch. From broken bones to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrests and strokes, she can deal with a lot in a day! Tiring but rewarding, she wouldn’t have it any other way! There is never a dull day in the A&E […]
How to become a nurse
Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers you can do. So, it’s no wonder many people are now wanting to become a nurse. Tiring? Yes. Emotional? Of course. Rewarding? Definitely. Most nurses won’t have it any other way! Nurses are the backbone to hospitals, GP’s, clinics and hospices. They are the life and soul […]