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  • What is a Career Development Loan? And how to get one.
    Recent graduates are in a uniquely tough position when it comes to further study. On the one hand, for many students who have just received a degree it is an entirely good idea to consider a postgraduate course to avoid the competitive recession-hit job market and to use the opportunity to make themselves even more employable. Yet on the other hand, it is unsurprising that many young people are anxious when it comes to the financial implications of further study - especially in a climate that is treating savers more kindly than borrowers.
  • Taking DIY to the next professional level.
    Am I a semi professional decorator? I was wondering the other day about how much I had learnt myself in order to make our house more comfortable and pleasant to live in, but without professional training or qualifications. Getting things done yourself is always a good idea in many instances, but now I am trying to work out the time spent learning all these building, decorating and repairing skills is worth it given I could have been doing something else instead then paying a professional to do the decorating.
  • Yeah Write: Why journalism, PR and professional writing are the graduate jobs of tomorrow
    You'd be forgiven for thinking the latest reports for graduates aren't great!
  • UK University League Tables: Young institutions close the gap on the household names
    UK University League Tables: Young institutions close the gap on the household names
  • Recession might not mean plain sailing for the IT industry, but some sectors are showing promise for women as well as men
    As we trundle through the recession, it gets more and more difficult to gauge exactly how the IT industry is coping!
  • Jobs in Essex
    The county of Essex covers over one thousand square miles in the South East of England and is home to almost two million people. The county's close proximity to London and great connections to the capital make Essex an excellent destination for those seeking a new career
  • Jobs in Swansea
    The second most populous city in Wales lies near the South West coast on the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Consequently, Swansea is an important urban centre for the picturesque, and largely rural area - and almost 30,000 people commute into the city for work everyday.
  • Entertainment Jobs in Glasgow
    When discussing employment in Scotland's largest city, many people focus on the thriving finance sector or the industries that have dominated the past, such as fishing and North Sea oil.
  • The Top 5 Employers in Edinburgh
    Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is home to almost 500,000 people. Being the second most visited city in the UK after London, you'd probably expect to find the majority of jobs in Edinburgh situated in the retail and tourism sectors, but surprisingly this is not the case.
  • Jobs in Cardiff
    Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Wales covering over 54 square miles and boasting over 320,000 inhabitants.
  • Top 5 CV Tips for Graduates
    When searching for graduate jobs, your CV is a vital tool in the process. It's your first chance to impress a prospective employer, providing details that underline your suitability for the role.
  • Have you been Facebooked?
    It's difficult to turn on the TV, read a magazine, or delve into your email these days without social networking getting a mention. And how many of us can resist logging on to check our Facebook, MySpace, or Bebo accounts when we get a spare moment?
  • Does my CV/Resume need a Photo?
    So you've written your CV. You've included details of past jobs, your work experience, your qualifications, and some references - all the basic, important, ingredients that will hopefully make you stand out from the crowd.
  • Arts and Culture Jobs in Aberdeen
    Aberdeen is perhaps best known for its importance to the global energy industry as it moves from oil centre to a hub of green energy research. However...
  • Marketing Jobs in Surrey
    The county of Surrey is situated in the South East of England and borders Greater London. This prime location for access to the capital means that over the years the county has developed as an increasingly prosperous and affluent area
  • The Highest Paid IT Jobs in London
    With the credit crunch in full swing, finding a new job will be the last thing on many people’s minds, but at the front of many others. Luckily, if you are looking for IT jobs the sector has not been hit so badly.
  • The State of Jobs in Scotland
    Although the recession has undoubtedly taken hold around the world, in the UK the worst place to be hit has been Scotland. In a report by The Times yesterday, the country was said to be feeling its worst downturn since the war.
  • Economic Crisis? A New Ice Age? Let's Spend £300 Million on an Indoor Ski Resort!
    The Evening Star reported today of confirmed plans to build a huge winter sports and amusement park in Suffolk by autumn. The development is no doubt exciting, but is 2009 really a logical time to begin building such a complex?
  • IT Job Redundancies: The four biggest job cutters so far
    Despite some sectors of the IT industry speculating that they may do well from the current economic situation as business moves to cheaper online advertising, some of the biggest computer, technology, and communications companies are having to cut their IT jobs.
  • Media Jobs in London
    The media industry is the second most competitive sector in London with all of the UK’s major organizations based there.
  • Preparing for a Job Interview
    Receiving the offer of a job interview is an exciting step towards getting into work, but there are many things to remember in order to give the best impression
  • Marketing Jobs in London
    London is a major centre for the UK financial and media industries, but is also offering
    considerable employment for those in the service and manufacturing sectors. It may come as
    little surprise that the capital is also a prime destination for those with an interest in pursuing a
    career in marketing.
  • Jobs in Jersey
    Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands, covering over 100 square kilometres and including a population of over 90,000. Famed for its temperate climate and the considerable amount of sun it receives , the island has long been a popular place for British people to emigrate to.
  • Finance Jobs in London
    The City of London is considered one of the most important financial areas in the world, and the centre of finance for the UK. Home to the London Stock Exchange, Lloyd’s of London, the Bank of England, and up until recently the Financial Services Authority.
  • Scottish Jobs: The Energy Industry
    Scotland has long been at the centre of energy production for the United Kingdom due to our reliance on the vast supply of oil under the North Sea. In recent years, however, production of North Sea oil has begun to decline.
  • Marketing Jobs in Birmingham
    The city of a thousand trades owes its strong economy to the successful manufacturers and
    engineers who have propelled Birmingham’s growth firmly into the 21st century.
  • Job Search in London: The Tourism Industry
    According to visitlondon.com, tourism is one of the largest industries in the city of London and worth about £16 billion. Consequently, the sector accounts for over 250,000 jobs and despite the economic downturn that has been felt in areas of the tourist economy
  • The Scotch Whisky Industry
    In 1990 the Scotch Whisky Order was established. This meant that for whisky to legally be labelled “Scotch”. Following this the export of whisky created economical strength for the Scottish distillery industry and 1000's of jobs were created.
  • Jobs in Edinburgh
    Scotland’s capital, or ‘the Athens of the North’, is well known for its film-set and beautiful appearance, and for its richness in culture. This is perhaps best exemplified by it being home to the world’s largest performing arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe, and the world’s largest comedy festival, as well as it being known as officially the second most visited tourist destination in the UK after London.
  • Jobs in Aberdeen
    Aberdeen has many well-known aspects, not only is it a uniquely positioned and naturally beautiful ‘Granite City’, but it has also given us Annie Lennox and Thomas Blake Grover – the guy who founded Mitsubishi with money acquired from selling illegal gunpowder to Japanese rebels.
  • Championing part time work
    A part time job isn’t just something that you get whilst you’re at college or university in order to fund your leisure exploits.
  • The weary world of part time work
    Looking for part time jobs as a student was a nightmare. I remember that broke college feeling, that realisation that there was no way you were going to be able survive on £30 EMA a week…and some kids didn’t even get that.
  • Getting a job is easy when you think outside the box
    After doing a multi-media journalism degree I feel as though there are not many jobs that I would not be confident in applying for. Anyone who says that journalism is not a valid degree course should spend a week in my shoes before they start to criticise!
  • How to pull off a good graduation speech.
    Ever attended a graduation? If not, here’s the low-down: You get up early, queue up for your mortar board, sit next to the course mate you like least, watch the arrival of The Dons, receive a fake scroll, have some photos taken, and drink champagne.
  • University: A History
    With courses available that focus on The Theology of Eating, and online degrees where you don’t need to meet your course-mates face to face, today’s universities are strange and diverse places compared to what they were. But how have they changed over the years? And what traditions have remained?
  • Top 5 Songs About Education
    The subject of school has been a big theme for pop songs since Chuck Berry goose-stepped his way through School Days (Ring Ring Goes The Bell) in 1957. However, it seems that the seventies heralded a certain golden age of school-related songs, despite it being something of a pop void to many music fans. What makes these songs so memorable? And what does the lack of quality edu-odes today say about education in the noughties?
  • The Changing Principals of Distance Learning
    Dubious about distance learning? Online education is as old as the penny post… In fact, it’s even older. Shorthand teacher Caleb Phillips began offering his services as far back as 1728. But how have the principals of distance learning changed?
  • Cluedo vs. Monopoly – Who wins?
    Personally I can’t stand Monopoly, watching adults play (once I ‘lost’ everything to get myself out of the game as soon as I could) reminded me of all the reasons I’ve avoided it since childhood. Given a choice I’d play Cluedo for hours, Monopoly, no thank you!
  • A day in the life of an Online Bachelor
    It’s Tuesday morning, and I’m on my way to college, or rather downstairs in the living room where I have my laptop on the coffee table. I’m attending a class of my online criminal justice degree, but it’s not broadcast live but a recording from yesterday, which took place while I was at work.
  • How 9/11 changed criminology studies
    It’s a sign of the times that Terrorism is a topic now studied on a range of academic courses, from Art courses and American studies, to online degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Some might argue that we shouldn’t over intellectualize the subject, that we should be looking for solutions to the issues rather than trying to theorize.
  • Criminal Justice Online and The Art of The Sleuth.
    Although the ‘real’ world of crime and criminology is far from glamorous, there are many who know that they have the right mixture of intellect, rationality and reasoning to succeed in this field of work. There are several routes into the study of criminology either via the police, or through study at degree level.
  • Finding the right part time jobs
    Sometimes it can be hard to find part time jobs that can offer you flexibility in partnership with money. Of course you have to discount pole dancing (in which case you may have to provide flexibility yourself)
  • Simply telling the right story of your life
    Everything in life seems to have gotten more complicated these days. Nothing seems to be simple and straightforward. From ordering a coffee to choosing a glass of wine in a bar – it’s all about choices and options now.
  • Finding The Humour In Returning To Work
    I had decided, before even becoming pregnant, that I would stop working until my child went to school. My partner and I looked at the figures, and decided the difference in income, whilst difficult, was manageable.
  • Lack of Qualification? Get Ahead With An Online Degree.
    In an increasingly competitive market place it can be frustrating, to say the least, to feel that you’re frequently overlooked for promotion because of a lack of qualifications, rather than the skills that you bring to your work.
  • Short Distance Learning - Smart School Leavers Could Study Online.
    For many school leavers the decision whether to invest in a degree or jump straight into an entry-level job is a serious one. Whether driven by economics or personal preference, this decision can have a major impact on the course of a professional career.
  • Why everybody wins with an Online Bachelor Degree
    I couldn’t quite take my manager seriously when I was told that a BA degree online would be a good thing for my job. In fact it was a great idea, because my professional outlook has improved and my skills and knowledge base have increased.
  • Turn on the Heat: a celebrity approach to CVs.
    Once upon a time, the term ‘celebrity’ was synonymous with the ‘A-list’ – those at the top of their game in sports or entertainment. However, screens and magazine stands are now awash with a rising tide
  • Why studying for an online degree may be a better option
    The rising cost of going to university is becoming a deterrent for some prospective students. The debt incurred from borrowing to pay course fees, accommodation, food, travel text books and equipment takes years to pay back and can seem like a hefty fine for obtaining a qualification.
  • Why I decided to on going to lectures in my pyjamas
    When I finally left college after three years, 3 A levels, 6 AS levels and an access course I couldn’t imagine going to university for another 3 years. I had already spent 14 years in education and I felt like I was ready to get a job and earn some real money.
  • The true value of online degrees
    The first question people ask when confronted with the idea of applying for an online degree is usually about its credibility compared to traditional degree routes. People are often worried that an online degree will be viewed by employers as a lesser qualification and that job candidates from campus universities will be favoured over candidates who have obtained online qualifications.
  • Online degrees can add to your successful business
    I had never thought about doing an online degree until I started to notice how many times online university qualifications popped up in CV’s that were sent to me in job applications.
  • Not going to university was one of the biggest and best decisions I ever made
    The first big decision I made when I left college was that I wasn’t going to go to university. I was sick of being in education and the thought of attending another class or lecture filled me with a wet cloud of depression.
  • Have the confidence to go for what you want with online learning
    Well it’s my last year of university and I am looking forward to completing my degree with good grades, a wealth of knowledge behind me and a good outlook on the future. After I get my results I am going to meet my fellow students where we will celebrate with a few drinks and a celebratory meal.
  • Add to your potential…log on alongside the University of Life
    The concept of an online university and what it can offer is broadening with users being able to watch and listen to live lectures, navigate virtual classrooms and even chat to their lecturers and classmates during ‘lessons’ to compare notes or even organise social meetings.
  • Finding job satisfaction
    This week, I got myself an accountant; I have also recently developed a taste for olives; and in a couple of months I'll be thirty:
  • Time and money in the bank
    Just how frustrating, to the point of exasperation, is the daily grind of commuting to work? It seems to take longer and longer to get to work everyday.
  • The real value of studying online for a criminal justice degree
    I’ve got to thank studying online as a way to progress in my career. Nothing else was going to do it. The gym was useless in giving me inspiration, and for around the same cost my online criminal justice degree is far more rewarding.
  • Studying for a BA degree online is a realistic solution
    Convenience and easy to use technology are definitely one of the major drawing factors to studying for a BA degree online. The process of studying online has become efficient, easy to use and easy to access, thanks to the development and innovations of the Virtual Learning Environment – where all the teaching and learning resources are available for the study of your online BA degree.
  • Opportunities in the criminal justice system
    I work in the criminal justice sector. The institutions, the various professions, and the processes are undergoing many new developments, which give people like me a real chance to make a difference to the lives of the people in this country. So that’s why I jumped at the chance to further my career whilst studying criminal justice online and continuing in my job.
  • Studying online for a criminal justice degree
    I would regard my job as a ‘proper job’ because I find it fulfilling. But I’m studying criminal justice online. Not as a hobby, or a passing interest type thing, but because I’m serious about getting a job in the sector, at least when I feel the time is right to do so.
  • The benefits of getting a criminal justice degree online
    Because online colleges that offer criminal justice BA degrees online understand that their students will come from a variety of backgrounds, courses are especially geared to consider a wide range of often quite specific needs.
  • The E-learning Revolution
    Education has always benefited from developments in technology, but the use of electronic learning or e-learning in colleges has enabled a revolution to take place in how students can learn, especially students who, for a variety of reasons, need to do a lot of course work from home. The impact of e-learning has been a huge benefit to both students and colleges.
  • Where to go back into education? – Online!
    There are challenges for adults going back into education, but thanks to a range of online degree courses and other Internet based learning resources, there are many great ways of improving your skills and knowledge.
  • Work based learning in the Virtual Learning Environment
    Studying for an online degree whilst staying in your job is a great idea, and has a range of benefits. The essence of work based learning is that you can either study for a course related to your work, or a subject that can help you change career or enhance your existing career. Work based learning can improve what you do in your job and get you important qualifications to give you more choice and direction in your profession.
  • Distance Learning Online: Flexible Learning for Individual Learners
    One of the most important philosophies of Flexible Learning is the concept that education should be about suiting the individual learner. Flexible learning can use a number of tools and approaches to ensure students can learn whilst in work or around their domestic and personal circumstances.
  • What’s Being Sold in Distance Learning?
    In an increasingly competitive market, many are seeking to enhance their business skills and acumen with further qualifications; a viable option since an array of business and marketing degrees are now offered online.
  • The E-Learning Revolution and how to be part of it
    Distance learning is a hot topic in educational institutions around the globe. This learning revolution impacts on everyone from school children to those in business and management.
  • Online learning eases challenges facing adults returning to education
    The longer someone has been away from their studies the more daunting the prospect of returning can be. But if the will is there the doubts and nerves are surmountable, leaving the challenge of financing and finding an appropriate education provider.
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