Author: Jess Amy Dixon
How to Ask for a Pay Rise
If you’ve been in your job for a year or more and you’re still earning the same as when you […]
Being Freelance: What You Need to Know
I’m a freelancer, and I get asked about being freelance all the time. Perhaps it’s a career path you’ve heard […]
How to Negotiate a Job Offer or Salary
Did you know that when you’re offered a job or a particular salary, the initial offer might not be the […]
How to Build Your Self Esteem at Work
See how to build your self-esteem at work. You can have confidence even when you are in your first job […]
What Are Your Vocational Options for Level 2 Study?
Looking for an alternative to academic qualifications at Level 2? You have a lot of vocational options that you can […]
Post 16 options – what are your vocational options?
Updated January 2025. See what vocational alternatives to A Levels you can try once you finish your GCSEs. There are […]
What is an HND or HNC?
An HND and HNC are both forms of higher education qualifications in career subjects you can study in the UK. […]
What is a Foundation Degree?
If you’ve finished your A Levels or equivalent qualification, or are about to do so, a Foundation Degree combines academic […]
What are NVQs?
Deciding your next education or career move can be challenging. Do you want to study an academic or practical course? […]
How to Stand Up for Yourself Without Putting Other People Down
It’s possible to stand up for yourself without it feeling like a fight, and without making other people feel small. […]
What is Self-esteem and how will I know if I have it?
Self-esteem is about growing the confidence over time to know your value as a person. It helps with making decisions […]
Fallen Into the Wrong Crowd? What to Do if Your Friends Start to do Things You Aren’t Comfortable With
Here’s some advice on what you can do if you have fallen into the wrong crowd or friends start doing […]