Organising Yourself

Get organised and manage your time effectively as you juggle new responsibilities. Learn systems for staying on top of tasks, prioritising, and developing productive work habits.

Dressing for Success in the Work Place

Shakespeare is famously quoted as saying that 'Apparel oft proclaims the man'. Indeed, it is said that the way that you dress and the image that you portray...

Effective Time Management

As well as formal qualifications and experience, employers are also very interested in having staff with good soft skills. Time management is an important so...

Familiarise Yourself With the Office Layout

When you first join a new company it can take a while to familiarise yourself with the office layout. Everything can seem very foreign and often bigger and m...

Pay Attention: Listen and Observe Your Surroundings

When you start a new job there is a lot to take in and so much information to learn and understand. The best way to absorb it all is to pay attention, listen...

Personalise your Desk

On average, we spend more than a third of our waking hours at work and as many as 25 per cent of us put in up to sixty hours a week, making the British the h...

Question. Question. Question.

If you don’t ask, you’ll never know so don’t be afraid to ask any questions you may have so that you can progress in your first job and throughout your...

Set Clear Goals

Research has shown that people who have a clear career plan and set themselves goals do better than those who don’t. Setting goals helps you to focus your...

Your New Computer

The days when the humble Biro was the most valued and trusted tool that you had at your disposal have gone and today’s workers are increasingly dependant u...