Understanding the new digital etiquette
Theorist and philosopher Marshal McLuhan once stated that “we shape our technologies and thereafter our tools shape us.” Indeed, the rapid rise of digital technologies…
Month: January 2016
Equality and diversity best practice
It’s already been a busy 2016 in the news for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people. The Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality made…
Designing qualifications to increase engagement
With the government drive for greater numbers of apprenticeships and the uncertainty as to how these are to be delivered effectively, how can the sector…
Government launches Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Learners will be able to complete an Apprenticeship whilst studying for a degree under a new flagship scheme the government will launch in autumn. Apprentices…
Gamification and avoiding the curse of mandatory fun
The ideal student is one who is intrinsically motivated to connect with the learning materials and to take responsibility for their own progress. These students…
Government Economic Service: summer vacation placement economic sample questions
Micro and macro sample economic questions for candidates applying for the Government Economic service summer vacation placement. Sample micro and macro questions to help summer…
Time to review!
As we locked the college up at around 2pm on Christmas Eve we started to receive further information on the email about Area Review requirements…
Make your First Day in a new job memorable for all of the right reasons
You have nailed the job interview and it’s the first day in your new job, Lisa shares some top tips to make your first day…
6 Top Tips for securing your dream job
Want to find your dream job? Lisa shares some advice on how to work with a recruitment agency to find your dream job: If you…
Tips for Micro-Teaching at an Interview
Steff Ellis from Protocol shares a Micro Teaching at Interview Tip: You’ve updated your CV, perfected your covering letter and your job search into…