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Adult Learners Week 2013
This week is Adult Learners Week, the UK’s largest celebration of learning. Developing your existing skills and learning new ones is not just beneficial for your career and for getting ahead in the jobs market; you’ll feel refreshed and ready … Continue reading
I’m Not Going To Uni And I Don’t Care!
I dreamt all my life about going to university, the studying, the partying and finally, the glittering career. Now it’s not going to happen. Dad lost his job last year so my meal ticket went down the tubes. OK. Tears … Continue reading
Does That Make Me A Dinosaur?
The clack, clack, clack, ring of the old Olivettis used to inform us how busy the department was. A pool of twelve or so young women, their painted fingernails clattering over the stiff keys before the bell of a carriage … Continue reading
Invest in yourself – or risk missing out on top jobs
It wasn’t until I was made redundant that I realised how limited my computer skills were. Over the years, I’d had a good number of two-day training courses at work on Word, Excel, etc and I thought I knew it … Continue reading
Visit The Buildings Of Manchester – Because They’re Worth It!
Manchester is a city of architectural surprises. Myriad construction styles ebb and flow into each other’s territories in a patchwork of old and new. Imposing, almost sinister red brick buildings, relics of the city’s textile production days, house smart offices, … Continue reading
How To Write A Stand Out CV
Having a stand out CV is one of the first things you should do to ensure a great first impression on potential employers. You might be surprised to learn that most people struggle with what to include, and how to … Continue reading
Interview Errors
It can be one of the most nerve-wrecking experiences; whether you’ve been in a position for years and you have a career development meeting or if you are getting your feet on the career ladder; the interview. Many people build … Continue reading
How To Become A Legal Secretary
What’s the best way to become a Legal Secretary? Over the years that has proven to be a common question for our Course Advisors at Pitman Training in London and Manchester. It’s clear that the legal sector is a hugely … Continue reading
Top 5 Things A PA Should Be Doing
At Pitman Training in London (Notting Hill and Holborn) and Manchester, we’re lucky to have a constant influx of current and aspiring PA’s coming in to train with us. Ensuring that you are maximising your efficiency is vital for a … Continue reading
Returning To Work After A Career Break
Going back into the workplace after a long break can seem very daunting. Often, a career break will be planned, such as maternity leave, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes it’s the result of being made redundant or illness, … Continue reading
