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How do I create a great LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn allows people to share ideas, news and information. It is also used widely to network online and find new career opportunities. Here are some tips on creating your LinkedIn profile.
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The benefits of a mentor
Working with a mentor can improve your emotional and physical health while keeping you motivated and positive on your way to reaching a goal – both at work and at home.
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The benefits of career coaching
When we’re feeling unsure about things, it can be hard for us to pinpoint exactly what we need to do to move things along. You might not know what to ask yourself at this stage, but a career coach can help you to look at things more objectively and sometimes we can all benefit from a little outside help.
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Networking for your career development
Networking can be nerve-wracking but it is well worth considering, and can be a really rewarding way to develop your career. Here are some simple things that you can do to make your networking more productive and enjoyable.
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The Retail Trust supporting House of Fraser through the upskilling initiative
Service Manager Jane Wealthall explains how the Retail Trust have supported her and her colleagues through the upskilling initiative.
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The role of online networking when job seeking
Linda Raynier shares her five key steps to network online to ultimately land more interviews beyond just submitting an application online.
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Strategies to use for fast-tracking your career
Job Interviewology shares some key strategies to accelerate your career, secure senior-level positions, make strategic career moves, plan and stay ahead of the competition.
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How to get more customers into your retail store
Filmed in Leeds city centre, this video from ’The PopUp Business School’ talks about five new ways to get more customers into your store to generate more revenue.
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How to network online and build a strong social circle
Think Media examines the importance of networking and shares three big tips and tools for building influence with online video, to ultimately help grow your network and build a strong social circle.
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The best job search websites
Techboomers talks about the best places to look online when you’re trying to find a new job, change careers, or get started in the work, sharing tips to help you get hired.
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How to create your own personal brand
Building a personal brand involves creating a recognisable professional profile which you can grow both online and offline, and use to market yourself to prospective employers.