Tag Archives: before I apply

How to get a job: Practical tips to increase your chances

Posted on November 20, 2011 by b4iapply

We constantly hear about stories of young people who cannot get a job. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) confirmed this. Youth unemployment (aged 16-24) increased to a record of 1.02m. Even those who found a job, they ended up with positions far away from their … Continue reading →

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4+1 ways to find your strengths

Posted on November 13, 2011 by b4iapply

Imagine you have a job where your strengths are used. Would you be good at it? YES Would you be successful? YES Would you enjoy it? YES Then, why the majority of us don’t take these into consideration when we choose what … Continue reading →

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Student loan: any idea how long it will take you to repay it?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by b4iapply

Most students will take a student loan in order to finance the increased tuition fees  of up to £9K per year (from 2012/13) for their studies. Any idea how long it will take you to repay your loan? It will all … Continue reading →

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Before you apply: A university degree may affect your financial well-being

Posted on October 23, 2011 by b4iapply

Tuition fees in most of the UK will increase from a max of £3,375 in 2011/12 up to £9,000 from 2012/13. Education is a human right. Higher education though needs to come with a warning: A university degree may significantly affect … Continue reading →

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Higher education: do the benefits outweigh the costs?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by b4iapply

I am a firm believer in higher education. You don’t only get an in-depth understanding in a specific field but you also learn many things that will be useful in a work-environment; you learn to think critically, to present your arguments in a … Continue reading →

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