Where are the revolutionaries? The Careers industry needs changing?

Earlier this morning, I left a comment on a Linkedin Discussion entitled “What are hiring managers looking for?” In agreeing with the main line of argument (the system stinks), I expressed surprise that so many individuals are happy to put “blind faith” in the current careers system. Why are people happy to leave their career… Continue reading Where are the revolutionaries? The Careers industry needs changing?

Free-to-attend Employability seminar, roll up roll up!

A free-to-attend, two-day employability seminar is to take place in York on 24th and 25th September 2014. A Yorkshire-based social enterprise (Bizenko) has secured European Social Fund backing to run the event for people living in North Yorkshire. Bizenko is the brainchild of entrepreneur Nick Palmer, and is designed to improve the lives of individuals… Continue reading Free-to-attend Employability seminar, roll up roll up!

More than half of A-level students “have no back-up plan” (hooray!)

Last week saw widespread reaction to a Which? University survey that announced 54% of UK students had no back-up plan should they fail to get the grades they need for their first choice University. Personally, I don’t see this as a massive concern. In fact, I sense that it could be reason to be impressed.… Continue reading More than half of A-level students “have no back-up plan” (hooray!)