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How to Find Inspiration for Your CV or Resumé: Handy Resources

How to Find Inspiration for Your CV or Resumé: Handy Resources

Struggling to find inspiration for your CV or resume? Check out these resources to help you create an amazing document that will impress potential employers!

5 Reasons to Start Buying Your Clothes Second Hand

5 Reasons to Start Buying Your Clothes Second Hand

If you're looking for an easy way to save money, start buying your clothes second-hand! Here are five compelling reasons to make the switch.

The Power of Consistency: Why Consistency is Better than Motivation Alone

Personal Development

The Power of Consistency: Why Consistency is Better than Motivation Alone

Learn about the importance of consistency when it comes to achieving your goals and why it's better than relying solely on motivation.

6 Perfect Books to Buy a Civil Engineer: Gift Ideas for the Technical Mind

6 Perfect Books to Buy a Civil Engineer: Gift Ideas for the Technical Mind

If you're looking for the perfect gift for a civil engineer, look no further! These six books are sure to please.

How to Stay Organised During an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships & Studies

How to Stay Organised During an Apprenticeship

Struggling to keep on top of things during your apprenticeship? Here are my top tips for staying organised!

How to Make More Sales on Vinted: Tips and Tricks to Increase Sales

How to Make More Sales on Vinted: Tips and Tricks to Increase Sales

Want to increase your sales on Vinted? Check out these tips for boosting your sales performance!

The Best Spotify Playlists for Studying and Concentration

Apprenticeships & Studies

The Best Spotify Playlists for Studying and Concentration

If you're looking to study or concentrate, these are the best Spotify playlists to help you achieve your goals.

Time Management for Apprentices, Undergraduates and Postgraduates: How to Balance School, Work and More

Apprenticeships & Studies

Time Management for Apprentices, Undergraduates and Postgraduates: How to Balance School, Work and More

Learn how to manage your time effectively as an apprentice, undergraduate or postgraduate with these top tips!

How to Customise the Pomodoro Technique for Increased Productivity

Apprenticeships & Studies

How to Customise the Pomodoro Technique for Increased Productivity

Discover how you can customise the Pomodoro Technique in order to increase productivity, and learn about a free app that makes it super easy.

Get the Most Out of Your Apprenticeship: Tips to Maximise Learning

Apprenticeships & Studies

Get the Most Out of Your Apprenticeship: Tips to Maximise Learning

Are you an apprentice looking to get the most out of your learning experience? Check out these tips and opportunities!

5 Online Business Courses for Beginners: Understanding the World of Business

5 Online Business Courses for Beginners: Understanding the World of Business

If you're interested in learning about business, these five online courses are a great place to start. From understanding business basics to learning how to start your own company, these courses have something for everyone.

The Best Gifts for Engineers: 10 Presents They'll Love!

The Best Gifts for Engineers: 10 Presents They'll Love!

Do you need gift ideas for an engineer? Look no further! I've compiled a list of the 10 best gifts for engineers, based on what they love most.

8 Tips & Tricks to Improve Concentration: How to Focus and Get Things Done

Apprenticeships & Studies

8 Tips & Tricks to Improve Concentration: How to Focus and Get Things Done

This post is a list of tips and tricks that can help you improve your concentration, get things done, and be more productive.

6 Skills I Wish I Learned as a Teenager

Personal Development

6 Skills I Wish I Learned as a Teenager

Wish you learnt a skill in your teenage years? I take a look at the skills I wish I practiced when I was a teenager, ranging from snowboarding to sewing!

5 Things To Consider Before Starting Your Apprenticeship Journey

Apprenticeships & Studies

5 Things To Consider Before Starting Your Apprenticeship Journey

So, you’re thinking about completing an apprenticeship? It is a great way of earning money, gaining experience whilst still receiving formal education. I’m really trying to avoid using the term “earn while you learn”, albeit true, I just cringe every time I hear it (sorry to the marketing

Hello World

I’m aware of what you’re thinking…. couldn’t she think of anything else to say? Literally anything else? Well, you’ll be glad to hear I could, but ultimately there always needs to be a starting point, and this is my baseline. So “Hello World”. I’m not