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Influential women in history

The 8th March marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s contributions and gender equality. So, in celebration, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on a few pretty...  

07/03/2022 | 0 Comments |

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What is the difference between sixth form and college?

If you are in Year 11, then chances are you’re starting to have a think about your next steps after school. While you have a few options, if you choose to do A-levels, you will need to go to sixth...  

08/11/2021 | 0 Comments |

5 pharmaceutical discoveries that changed the world

5 pharmaceutical discoveries that changed the world

We are very lucky to live in a time where scientific advancements have meant that we have a lot of medicines readily available to us, to manage, or cure certain conditions if we ever get ill. But things...  

20/09/2021 | 0 Comments |

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What can the movies teach you about careers?

Ah, the movies… what can’t they teach us? Here at Success at School, we’ve looked to Hollywood once in a while for careers inspiration, and today we bring together some articles to inspire...  

18/11/2020 | 0 Comments |

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Top 7 Jobs in Jurassic Park

Calling all JP fans! Do you want a career 65 million years in the making? You may not be able to work at the Park – but this guide to the top 7 roles in Jurassic Park could just be the next best...  

15/10/2020 | 0 Comments |

Top 5 jobs in Stranger Things

Top 5 jobs in Stranger Things

If you haven’t seen Stranger Things yet you’d better catch up, as Season 4 is on its way to Netflix next Spring. In this month’s blog, we take a look at 5 jobs you could do if you were...  

15/09/2020 | 0 Comments |

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How Covid-19 is affecting BAME workers on the front line

A blog by 20-year-old marketing student Theophilia Yirenkyi Ayeh. On April 5th, Belly Mujinga tragically died aged just 47 after testing positive for coronavirus. Belly was working at Victoria Station...  

07/07/2020 | 0 Comments |

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Employer Q&A: PwC on support networks and digital resources

We know it's tough studying from home, so we have been asking employers for tips to help you adjust to the new normal. In today's Q&A, PwC share everything you need to know about studying...  

22/04/2020 | 0 Comments |

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Employer Q&A: Severn Trent on becoming a study-from-home pro

We know it's tough studying from home, so we have been asking employers for tips to help you adjust to the new normal. In today's Q&A, Severn Trent share everything you need to know about...  

21/04/2020 | 0 Comments |

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5 jobs in Star Wars that you could actually do

Set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars may seem quite distant from your future career. Think again – there are plenty of jobs in the Star Wars universe that have their counterparts...  

10/03/2020 | 0 Comments |

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