Jun
25
How to help your son or daughter get their first job
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I am at this stage with my son and I know that there is a tricky balance between being supportive and interfering. So…follow this link to an article -from the American point of view but with really helpful suggestions that would work anywhere in the world!
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Nov
11
World Skills “Olympics” - 14 November 2007
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At my son’s lovely girlfriend’s college graduation ceremony yesterday the fact that one of the graduating students was about to take part in the World Skills “Olympics” next week in Japan. If, like me, you have never heard of them follow this link to see the categories!
http://www.ukskills.org.uk/opencms/export/download/ukskills_intranet_downloads_G3/WorldSkills_2007_Official_Events.pdf
The aims of the competition are
Move from competence to […]
Oct
2
Empty nests
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Edinburgh is alive with a flood of brand new students. For many the Freshers Week events are past and the first classes have started. I was by the halls of residence for University of Edinburgh last night and saw the familiar clusters of new fresh faced students finding out about the city with new friends.
You can […]
Aug
17
Looking for a job - Hints and Tips (2)
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Here’s the second part of my suggestions for finding a job.
On an ongoing basis gather together the evidence of what you have to offer.
Even when you do have a job keep gathering. You will be able to use what you have either for promotions or job changes in your current organisation or to take to […]
Jul
27
Looking for a job - Hints and Tips (1)
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Regular readers will know that I am compiling an e-book of stories and advice for school leavers and graduates to help them get their first job.
I thought it would be a good idea to share some hints and tips as I went along so this is the first of a mini-series!
One approach to getting onto the job ladder […]