Employability skills

Four interpersonal skills that will help you in the workplace

You may have heard the term “interpersonal skills” before. These skills are very important skills to have in the workplace and are something that employers look for when hiring. But what are...  

How can cognitive skills help me in the world of work?

Cognitive skills are how we think, learn, remember and work things out. We use them in our everyday lives and especially at school and work. In this guide, we take a particular focus on higher cognitive...  

What is the difference between skills and qualities?

Employers look for applicants with the know-how to perform certain tasks essential to their role. These often come in the form of skills and qualities - two subtly different sets of attributes which are...  

Business skills: What they are and how to develop them at school

Business skills are highly sought after by many employers as they show you have the skills and know-how to work independently in a business-savvy way. Let’s take a look some key business skills...  

How organisational skills can help you at school and work

Organisational skills can make your life easier both at school and at work. You probably have good organisational skills already. But thinking about what they involve and taking steps to improve them...  

How you can develop attention-to-detail skills

You may think attention-to-detail is an ability you are just born with – but, in fact, attention-to-detail skills can be learnt by applying some simple techniques. In this article we will define...  

Logical thinking: Why is it crucial in the workplace?

Good logical thinking skills make job candidates stand out. They also make working life more productive and are essential for particular job roles. Luckily, you pick up logical thinking skills in a whole...  

What are analytical skills?

Analytical skills are highly sought after in virtually every field of work but the term can seem a bit confusing and vague. In this article, we define analytical skills and explain how you are already...  

How to be more productive at work: tips from young professionals

Are you finding yourself really distracted at work? Losing focus? Never fear! We asked a bunch of apprentices, graduates and young professionals what productivity tips they swear by. Here are some of the...  

Video: Why money management is a great skill for work and life

Money management. Sounds like fun, right? OK, maybe not, but we bet that once you've got the hang of it, you'll find it surprisingly rewarding. Being able to manage your money isn't just a great life...  

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