University external examiner: Who are they and what do they do?
0As a student you may hear your lecturer refer to ‘the external examiner’ and you may be wondering who they are exactly and what their role...
What is National Insurance?
0In the UK, you need to pay National Insurance contributions in order to qualify for certain state benefits. Once you are eligible to pay National Insurance...
Guide to Apprenticeships
0What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is when you are employed at a place of work whilst also studying towards an industry recognised qualification. There are...
Choosing your school subject options
0As you begin your move to the senior years of your school life you will need to choose school subject options. This is when you are...
Should you send a thank you note after a job interview?
2Sending a thank you note after an interview is a good idea for several reasons: It’s good manners It demonstrates to the interviewer that you appreciated...
Didn’t get the job? How to handle job interview rejection
2No one likes hearing the words “sorry you didn’t get the job” but unfortunately it is a part of life. Instead of feeling down about it,...
6 ways to look after your mental health
1Did you know that 1 in 3 GP visits are mental health related? It is important to look after your mental health. Remember, anyone anywhere can...
Group work: To elect a leader or not?
1Group work is a big part of university, college, school and even working life. People work in teams for various projects or assignments lasting anything from...
Mock Interviews
0If you have never had a job interview before and would like to get some practice, you may wish to take part in a mock interview....
UCAS Decisions
1Once you have submitted your UCAS application, the next step is to wait for the universities to make their decision. Once a decision about one of...