If you’re thinking about driving a taxi as a career, there’s two different Taxis that you should know about; private hire and hackney. Black Cabs (hackney)are typically hailed from the street whereas private hire (also known as minicabs) are actually pre-booked by a customer and are not permitted by law to pick up folks at…
If you have an opportunity to relocate with your job, or because you’ve been offered a new role elsewhere in the country; you should grab it with both hands. A fresh start can lead to new ideas and a zest for your working life that you’d previously lost. Although there will be challenges, and it…
Everyone is talking about what the ideal leader should be like, how they should think in order to be successful – and what the all the booming startups have in common. What they tend to forget, though, is that an increasing amount of startups today tend to fail. By looking at what many of these…
One of the most common things that many people struggle with on a day-to-day level is the idea of maintaining some kind of work/life balance. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but all play will leave you without a roof over your head. Most people find themselves wishing that…
There’s no doubt that applying for a new job can be a fraught business. You’re trying to sell yourself, but without sounding arrogant; talk of your achievements, but make it clear you still feel you have plenty to learn. It’s a minefield, and one made all the more complicated by your own mind. With every…
Technology has helped businesses achieve things they never thought possible. These days there’s a lot of applications, processes and techniques available to help businesses run practically every aspect of their business more efficiently and cost effectively. One particular technological advancement that’s benefitting many businesses today, especially those in the tech sector, is DevOps. If you’re…
Congratulations! You’ve got your MSA degree. Now you might be wondering what you should do. Of course you want to make the most of the degree you’ve just spent a lot of time working towards, but you don’t want to end up in a career that isn’t right for you. Here’s what you could do…
When the world hit a financial crisis in 2008, lots of people lost their jobs. For the younger generation, this was difficult, but the older generation struggled a lot more with it. When you’ve been in the same job for decades, it can be a complete culture shock when you come out of it. The…
If you’re considering a job in the medical field, becoming a doctor or nurse needn’t be the only options. There are plenty of jobs out there in the medical sector with a similar paycheque and an equal sense of reward. Here are just some careers along with their requirements and duties. Insurance underwriting Medical insurance…
There are many reasons why someone would want to become a nurse. It is, of course, one of the most personally rewarding careers you could choose. It requires a strong stomach but a kind and compassionate heart. This kind of role demands a higher intelligence, a strong work ethic, and an enormous amount of stamina….
In some respects, there has never been a better time to be a job seeker. With unemployment in the UK having hit a new, 42-year low of 4.5% during the second quarter, there is clearly less competition for job roles while businesses are also investing heavily in creating new and exciting opportunities. Despite this, landing…
When we’re job hunting, we tend to stick to what we know. We don’t take into account what we love doing in our spare time as much as we should, nor do we look for anything that might take us out of our comfort zone. It’s the fear of the unknown that holds us back,…