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The importance of effective careers guidance in schools

With the current high youth unemployment rate, and the fact that many students were left disadvantaged by the pandemic, it has never been more important for schools to provide effective careers guidance. We spoke to Phil Cosby, Principal and CEO of Alec Reed Academy, on why schools need to prioritise their careers education.

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Heading to the top: how to become a headteacher

Maggie Callaghan, Principal at Desborough College – a secondary school in Maidenhead with academy status, outlines the steps she took to become a headteacher, what the job entails and how teachers should go about making the step up.

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Upskilling yourself for your next opportunity

There is always something you can do to upskill yourself while you are not actively working. Here are some examples.

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Seven of the best home learning courses

To ensure your time indoors is well spent, we've put together a list of seven of the best courses you can do from home.

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Careers in Covid-19 - How can students get work experience during a pandemic?

Reed has designed a comprehensive virtual careers advice programme to overcome the struggles of finding valuable work experience for school students.

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Jane Ashurst, 59, makes career change during Covid-19 crisis

Read about how Jane Ashurst, 59, made a career change during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Eight soft skills salespeople can adopt to improve their performance

Here are some soft skills that every salesperson can adopt with the right motivation

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8 mid-level career progression tips

Career advice for those looking to progress up the ladder

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Become more employable by learning a second language

The coronavirus has created a shift in the job market, meaning candidates are finding it more difficult to find employment. Learning a second language is not only proven to improve your brain's functionality, it can also make you more employable.

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The importance of effective careers guidance in schools

Heading to the top: how to become a headteacher

Upskilling yourself for your next opportunity

Seven of the best home learning courses

Careers in Covid-19 - How can students get work experience during a pandemic?

Jane Ashurst, 59, makes career change during Covid-19 crisis

Eight soft skills salespeople can adopt to improve their performance

8 mid-level career progression tips

Become more employable by learning a second language

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