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If your young person is interested in building and construction myBCITO can help

New digital portal myBCITO helps young people get into the booming building and construction industry. 

 


How to get paid what you're worth

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Want to get paid what you're worth? Here's how to negotiate the salary you deserve.


How to find work experience in the tech sector

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Work experience in the tech sector can be hard to get, but here are some options you can try.


How to soothe your job interview nerves

Job interview nerves

Do job interviews make you cringe with nerves? Here’s how to soothe your interview anxiety.


What role should teachers take in career guidance?

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Discover how teachers have a valuable part to play in a learner’s career journey.


How to stand out on LinkedIn

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Could a LinkedIn profile be the key to getting your next job?


11 tips for an awesome job interview

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Follow these interview tips to increase your chances of getting the job.


Managing your career and mental illness

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This Mental Health Awareness Week we look at how to maintain your career while experiencing mental illness.


Micro-credentials: a parent's guide

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You've heard of degrees, diplomas and certificates – get ready to add micro-credentials to the qualifications mix.


7 tips for your first week at work

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Stressing about starting your first job? We’ve got some tips to make your first week at work a smashing success.