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Future careers are skills-focused

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Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how building up your transferable skills will be the key to moving between jobs and industries in the new world of work.


Employability skills are the heart of the future

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Continuing our future of work series – we showcase how employability skills, such as problem solving, are increasingly important in the new world of work. 


Find a new way of working: entrepreneurship and portfolio careers

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Continuing our future of work series – we talk about opportunities for self-employment in the new gig economy.


Job hunting tips for mature workers

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Mature workers have a lot of offer employers. Here are some tips to help you highlight your skills and experience. 


Ryan finds his place working with water

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Ryan Young started out as a builder but ended up in a different type of hands-on job with the water industry.


How employers can influence tech sector training

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Employers can help IT graduates into jobs by working with tech schools.


Fire lights the way to engineer’s future

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Taking part in a firefighting open day made Angela Fearnley rethink her career options.


How to remove blocks to the career you want

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Solutions to the problems that stop you changing your career.


How to stick to your goal of getting a new job

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Tips for achieving career goals.


Get your dream career with the help of a career consultant

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Thinking about making changes to your career? Get advice from a qualified career consultant.