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Transitioning from military to civilian Life: 10 ex-military careers to consider

22nd November 2024

For many veterans, making the shift from military service to a civilian career represents both a significant transition and an exciting new chapter. While this change may feel daunting, military experience is a huge asset to civilian employers. Many ex-military careers utilise skills gained through service and open doors to fulfilling new roles across various industries. Whether you’re looking to …

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5 AI careers you can do with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence

18th October 2024

There’s a huge surge in investment into AI over the last number of years in the UK. One third of AI start-ups in Europe are based in the UK and there’s been a 600% increase in the number of UK AI companies in the last ten years, according to gov.uk. It’s not surprising then that demand for technical specialists with …

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Thinking of a career change at 50? It’s not too late

2nd September 2024

According to GOV.UK, the employment rate of workers aged 50-64 years has been generally increasing. In 1984 just 55.8% of 50–64-year-olds were employed: in 2023, figures were 71.3%. More employees over 50 are staying in work. It’s not surprising when you think we are expected to live longer. According to Statista average life expectancy in UK in 2020 is 81.15 …

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What can you do with a criminology degree?

29th July 2024

Are you interested in the subject of criminology? Do topics such as criminal justice and criminal psychology grab your attention? Then perhaps an undergraduate criminology course is for you. But what can you do with a criminology degree once you graduate? Find out more about these eight jobs you can do with a criminology degree: Police officer Police detective Crime …

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How to Ask for a Pay Rise

13th October 2023

Asking for a pay rise is daunting for even the most confident employees, but getting your market value is important for both your self-esteem and career development. This simple five-step guide on how to ask for a pay rise will give you a much better chance of getting it.Why ask for a pay rise?There are lots of reasons for asking …

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How to Change Careers and Reach Your Goals

13th September 2023

Since the pandemic, the UK job landscape has changed. Workers are demanding more benefits, more remote working, better work-life balance, more meaningful work, more job satisfaction to meet their short and long term goals. If you are considering joining one of the many UK career changers in 2023, then read on to find out when it’s the right time to …

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What Can I Do with A Psychology Degree?

29th August 2023

 If you’ve ever considered studying psychology, you might be interested to know that there are a large variety of skills that can be applied to psychology degree jobs, giving you a wide range of career options. ARU’s Applied and Clinical Psychology BSc course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and will capture your curiosity for the human mind, and …

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5 Employability Skills to Develop This Summer To Achieve Your Dreams

11th July 2023

For many, the summer time is usually a great period of reflection. With the warmer weather drawing in, it’s a great time to begin assessing your goals, hopes and dreams for the future.  A distance learning degree can offer you a skill-rich stepping stone into the role or industry of your dreams. We understand that finding the right degree to …

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5 Mental Health Jobs That Make a Difference

15th May 2023

With 1 in 8 adults receiving treatment for their mental health condition, it is hardly surprising there is a rising demand for mental health jobs. NHS England have reported a need to grow the mental health workforce by 27,000. A look at popular jobsite Indeed showed a total of 24,649 mental health job vacancies in the UK*, 15,057 of those …

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How to Manage Change in the Workplace

5th April 2023

Although change will be inevitable throughout your working life, your ability to navigate it will highlight you as a highly capable employee, and will help you to learn valuable skills in resilience and persistence.  While change is not always a physical thing that can be manipulated, managing it can often mean having to rely on the strength of your interpersonal …

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4 Reasons Why Early Years Jobs are Ideal for Your Next Career Move

4th April 2023

If you’ve ever wanted a career in working with children, working in early years jobs could be for you.  These rewarding career paths allow you to shape the lives of young people at one of the more important developmental stages, meaning that the care and education that you give will help to shape them into the people that they grow …

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5 Essential Career Advancement Tips to Reach Your Goal

19th January 2023

What is Career Advancement?Career advancement can be defined as the act of using your skill set as an employee to achieve targets and work towards specific goals to acquire extra responsibility, a pay rise or even a completely new job role. There is no linear approach to career advancement, and no exhaustive rulebook; much of your experience and progression in …