Career tips

Getting the right people on board can be crucial to the success of your business. Using freelancers and/or agency staff can give you flexibility, but having your own staff gives you both stability and support. Once you start hiring direct employees you take on legal responsibilities towards them. Here is a brief guide to some […]

There is a common misconception that the creative industry is in mass decline but it’s actually one of the fastest growing parts of the UK economy. So much so, that in 2017, the value of the sector stood at £101.5bn — which was a significant increase from its £94.8bn valuation back in 2016. Assumptions are […]

In the exploration of another career path to explore which entails making your own way instead of being in the employ of someone else who has beaten the path for you, we’re looking at image consulting. What is an image consultant and what does it take to make a success out of this often mystified […]

Are you entertaining the prospect of pursuing a career in fashion once you’ve completed your education? There are a many options available beyond the ones you may expect, such as your usual designers, models, etc. From a possible career in fashion-related finance all the way to discovering a role in something like communications, the opportunities […]

A career in the legal field could make for the perfect profession for anyone looking to enjoy an exciting life, but you’ll have to be prepared for the imminent rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you harbour ambitions of being the next Amal Clooney or perhaps Annalise Keating from “How To Get Away With Murder” – there […]

Britain’s financial services sector employs well over one million people – suggesting that there’s a real appetite for careers in fields such as investment. And with many investment bankers capable of earning a six figure sum each year, it’s no surprise. But what does a career in the investment sector look like – and how […]

A career in law could be the perfect profession for those eager to have an exciting life, accompanied by a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you to aim to be the next Amal Clooney or Annalise Keating from TV show, How To Get Away With Murder – you’ll never have a dull moment. And at the […]

If you’re at the stage in your life which has you contemplating a career to get into or even if you’re thinking of a career change, then it’s perhaps not applicable to ask you if you remember the days when people who had certain crafts were referred to as smiths? You’d have an ironsmith or […]

There are so many jobs out there that it is impossible to know them all. Finding the right job for you is a feat unto itself, and chances are, you won’t find the right vocation right off the bat. What is important during your quest to find the right job that suits your needs and […]

It’s undeniable that workwear in the office has changed over time. At one time, a nine-to-five job was synonymous with a three-piece suit and briefcase. But, now, many companies are happy to let their employees dress in business casual attire or what they feel comfortable in. Is it affecting productivity, though? A change in direction […]