by Sukanya Patel | Mar 9, 2022 | Employability
Like many directors of small businesses, we were reluctant to take on student placements or interns (even when fully funded externally) because, let’s face it, the most valuable commodity people have is time. The first question business owners usually ask is about...
by Sukanya Patel | Jan 24, 2022 | Employability
So, you want to open up your own niche business? “You’ll never find any customers,” Your family remark. “You’ll be a small fish in a big pond!” Your friends declare. Armed with the stress that any soon-to-be entrepreneur faces, you start to wonder whether they’re...
by Sukanya Patel | Jan 10, 2022 | Employability
Navigating LinkedIn as a young person entering the job market can seem daunting. This guide will offer advice on utilising the platform to present your most employable self to prospective networks and employers. A Perfect Profile In a recent interview with...
by Sukanya Patel | Nov 29, 2021 | Employability
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed working practices over the last year and a half. But now, as infection rates continue to fall and restrictions are gradually eased, what will recruitment in a post-COVID world look like for Birmingham-based businesses?...
by Sukanya Patel | Nov 1, 2021 | Employability, Sustainability
A recent study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) attributed long working hours to heart disease, strokes and even death. So, it is now more important than ever to slow down and cultivate a more sustainable work-life balance. But, what exactly does a sustainable...
by Sukanya Patel | Oct 4, 2021 | Employability
‘at the most important crossroads of life, there’s no signposts’ HEMINGWAY Leaving university life behind after a whirlwind four years of constant studying, friendship, and partying can hit hard. Moving back home and unpacking boxes of amazing memories – for me...
