The Guardian Dear Jeremy – your work problems solvedThe GuardianI'm in my mid-30s and 10 years into a moderately successful IT career that has involved support and system admin roles. I have accepted a role where I am going to be the senior member of a team of fairly junior staff. While there will not […]
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They Really Do Exist! NASA’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Bust Myths About … – NASA/JPL Edu News (press release) (blog)
NASA/JPL Edu News (press release) (blog) They Really Do Exist! NASA's 'Ghostbusters' Bust Myths About …NASA/JPL Edu News (press release) (blog)It's not often that the lead characters in a blockbuster film have careers as particle physicists and nuclear engineers – and even less often that those roles are … and more » Brought to you by Google […]
Prince’s Trust report says those who also receive help with homework earn more – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Prince's Trust report says those who also receive help with homework earn moreDaily MailYoung people from poorer backgrounds are less likely to get a leg up the career ladder due to their lack of family connections, a new report claims. According to research commissioned by the Prince's Trust, those from disadvantaged backgrounds have … […]
Why You Should Hire People With "Slash Careers" – Forbes
Forbes Why You Should Hire People With "Slash Careers"ForbesThe “slash career” is all rage with millennials, and it's important for employers to pay attention. You know what I'm talking about, right? “I'm a lawyer/writer.” “I work in marketing; I'm also a professional actor.” “I'm in tech, and I have … Brought to you by Google […]
Bored of nine-to-five? Start a portfolio career – live chat – The Guardian
The Guardian Bored of nine-to-five? Start a portfolio career – live chatThe GuardianIf the idea of working nine-to-five and doing the same thing every day sounds monotonous, you might be more suited to a portfolio career. These type of careers involve splitting your work between two or more part-time or freelance roles, and are … […]
Crawley building site tour gives students a taste of their future careers – Crawley Observer
Crawley Observer Crawley building site tour gives students a taste of their future careersCrawley ObserverCrawley STEMfest event helps bring construction careers to life. Left to right: Mitch Woods, Site Manager, PMC Construction; Jacqueline Burton, Development Officer, Stonewater; Students Billy Crowe, Kane Hardman, Mitchell Masyln & Craig Robinson with … Brought to you by Google News. Read […]
Desperate search for survivors as a car plunges into River Clyde – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Desperate search for survivors as a car plunges into River ClydeDaily MailA young girl was treated in an ambulance at the scene. A small crowd of people gathered in the nearby residential area to watch rescue attempts following the incident at about 1.20pm. The coastguard sent rescue teams from Helensburgh and Greenock to … […]
Louis Walsh says Niall Horan and Harry Styles will have the best post-One Direction careers – NME.com
NME.com Louis Walsh says Niall Horan and Harry Styles will have the best post-One Direction careersNME.comLouis Walsh has said that Niall Horan and Harry Styles will have the best post-One Direction careers. Speaking on Irish TV show Saturday Night With Miriam, he also said the X Factor band would never work together again. "Niall Horan […]
Two people injured after runaway bus careers down Glasgow street – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Two people injured after runaway bus careers down Glasgow streetTelegraph.co.ukTwo people have been injured after a runaway bus careered out of control in the centre of Glasgow after the driver apparently got out to buy a drink. Witnesses said he was standing in a shop when his empty double decker rolled off when the […]
Changing Careers? Four Mistakes To Avoid When You Tell Your Story To Employers And Recruiters – Forbes
Forbes Changing Careers? Four Mistakes To Avoid When You Tell Your Story To Employers And RecruitersForbesIf you're changing careers — from one industry to another, from one functional role to another, from a sabbatical or family leave to getting back to work – you will be telling employers, recruiters, and others in your network your […]