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12 New Year's Resolutions to help with your career

It’s 2019 – happy new year! If you’re anything like us here at Success at School, you’ll be trying (and struggling) to think of some new year’s resolutions right now. Why...  

6 reasons why exam results day is awesome…no, really

Exam results day is coming up, and you’re understandably nervous. The day you’ve been dreading all summer is finally here. What if you don’t get the results you want? What if your hands...  

8 high-paid jobs you don’t need a degree for

There are some fantastically rewarding and challenging careers out there that don’t require a degree. Update: This blog was posted in 2017 – salaries may have changed since. You absolutely...  

From confidence to DIY skills: lessons learned from first jobs

From tennis coach to apprentice train conductor, from babysitting to working in an ice cream shop – the people we’ve interviewed for our 60 Second Interview series have done some pretty interesting...  

How to turn your passion into a career

While most of us have a hobby, only a lucky few can say that they’ve turned their passion into a career. Johnny Wallbridge has been obsessed with surfing  since he was 14, and...  

Starting a business while still at school

Andrew Dark started his business from his room at university, so if you think you're too young to become an entrepreneur, think again! Today, the founder of Custom Planet shares the basics on getting...  

Thinking of doing an apprenticeship? Watch these videos first

  Get paid to study while you earn a salary: apprenticeships sound pretty good, right? But making the decision between applying for an apprenticeship or going to uni is still difficult. So to help,...  

What apprenticeships are available in England?

An apprenticeship allows you to gain qualifications while learning and earning on the job. Sounds good, right? But it’s hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together this guide to what...  

What on earth is logistics and why should I care?

You might have seen the word "logistics" plastered across the side of a truck on the motorway and maybe you have some vague ideas about lorries and long journeys. Actually, the logistics...  

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