Author: Jess Amy Dixon
Changing Careers: What to Do if You Find Yourself in a Job You Don’t Like
Work is frustrating sometimes, and everyone has bad days. So if you feel like you don’t like your job occasionally, […]
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 […]