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i felt numb, uninspired by my work and stuck in...

If like 60% of people you are unhappy in your career and dont know what job you want,engage our tips...

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Going all out to sell yourself wont accept you noticed focus instead on showing energy and telling...

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Join our live chat on Wednesday 20 January from 13pm GMT to query the experts how to strike a good...

interview tips for teachers: how to ace your...

exhaust a lesson you know inside out,research the school’s ethos and your class, and keep the...

four ways to find a new role after leaving your...

Prepare an respond for why you left your last job,but whatever you effect – don’t apologise, say...

want to be a kung fu master? stand on your head...

Londoner Matthew Ahmet left school at 16 to memorize kung fu at China’s famous Shaolin temple....

want to test drive a career change? do the side...

Finding work you love is an ongoing goal,so why not take the first step by starting a side project...

meet the workers who would have to save for 100...

Waiters,cleaners and fitness instructors will need to save for more than a century to save a deposit...

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Starting out as a horror makeup artist? All you need is meat,corn syrup and hair conditioner –...

five simple ideas that will change the way you...

UK workers spend an average of six hours a day sitting still – to get healthier,try out these five...

works a beach: meet the digital nomads making the...

Working on a palm tree-lined beach may sound like bliss,but remote workers can struggle with...

low paid, antisocial and non academic: common...

People fill outdated views about apprenticeships – nowadays there are apprentices in nearly every...

intelligent steps to future proof your job against...

Find a role involving creativity,problem solving or caring – or go the way of the knocker-up of...

work less, do more: seven ways to improve your...

Remember ‘busyness’ isn’t a badge of pride,switch off your work phone in the evenings and set...

home or office - which is a better workplace?

Being able to work outside of the office can be the dream,but not everyone prefers working from...

how to stay healthy and active in the office

contemporary working life can be stressful. Try taking walks on your lunch hour,standing up in your...

aim to fail and think small - how to achieve your...

Sticking to career resolutions can be tricky – but whether you break down your ambitions into baby...

are you the new boss? five ways to survive the...

If you are starting a new job as a manager,learn office politics and meet as many people as possible...

great expectations: a victorian career guide for...

The movers and shakers of the 19th century knew a few things about success – rise early,exercise...

bill bailey: comedy is mercurial, you can t quite...

Bill Bailey’s ability to blend music with comedy has made him one of Britain’s most eclectic...

fake funerals and sing alongs: the most bizarre...

Can lying in a coffin and cuddling office pets actually reduce stress,or are they gimmicks that fail...

share your stories of successful and failed work...

Whether you met your soulmate at work,or had an office date that went horribly wrong, we want to...

beat the office afternoon slump with a cat -...

Some dozy workers try skateboarding,others yoga or dance. We propose four routes to managing energy...

sex education at the push of a button: the apps...

From dealing with harassment to frank advice about STIs,these female app developers are providing...

the first time you cut human skin is monumental

Forensic anthropologist Sue Black describes how the thrill of dissecting her first corpse led to a...

being a professional ballet dancer requires time...

Brooklyn Mack made history when he played the male lead in Swan Lake. A career in ballet is...

three things you think will make you happier at...

When we collect what we want we’re still miserable – so what common mistakes do we all design in...

world teachers day: five tips on getting your...

Keep your CV succinct,volunteer in the classroom and speak to local schools about training options,...

disguises danger and celebrity affairs my job as a...

Richard Martinez describes the highs and lows of his career working as a real-life Sherlock...

art works: how art in the office boosts staff...

A bright creative workspace can make employees more productive,lower stress and increase wellbeing...

how to cut work related costs and give yourself a...

UK workers spend £91bn a year on their jobs – but there are plenty of ways to get through the...

fleur de force: taylor swift inspired me to be a...

From building an audience of millions to always being ‘plugged in’,Fleur De Force describes the...

new job six things to know before signing that...

Don’t agree to working hours you will regret,and negotiate terms from the outset, says employment...

share your stories of inspiring mentors at work

Whether you’re a digital artist or a pilot,share your stories of those who spurred on your...

shhh, quiet: an introverts guide to networking

Don’t fret approximately saying something clever or selling yourself. Everyone loves an introvert...

goodbye working nine to five, hello productivity

Some companies are allowing employees to pick their working hours,but does greater autonomy lead to...

my tattoo art helps women feel beautiful after...

From covering mastectomy scars to sculpting 3D nipples,Amy Black says there’s more to a career as...

she calmly took back the knife - our readers most...

Readers share their most influential workplace mentors. Read more of their experiences on...

first interviews: don t say what you think i want...

From a leading neuroscientist to a chief fashion designer and museum director,experts in their field...

horrible v hero bosses: share your best and worst...

Whether your line manager is inspiring or demoralising,we want you to share your experiencesBosses...

a beginners guide to finding a job using social...

LinkedIn is not the only social media platform to benefit you find a job. Twitter and Facebook can...

remote workers: share photos of where in the world...

Whether you’re a digital nomad in Guatemala or you work from your local cafe,we want to see photos...

distracted in the office? blame evolution

Primitive survival instincts mean we can’t easily switch off from our environment but clever...

how to juggle your career with starting a family

effect you enjoy young children,or planning to start a family while working? Heres expert advice on...

jobs for the girls: female apprentices needed to...

Women are still disproportionately absent from careers in engineering,construction and transport....

want a career change into teaching? you may...

The skills acquired in other jobs are often useful for teaching,from public speaking to the ability...

i poured half a bottle on the bride s dress -...

Readers share their most embarrassing first job faux pas. Read more of their stories on...

tom kitchin interview: as a young chef i thrived...

From working 17-hour days to being the first Scotsman to win a Michelin star,Tom Kitchin discusses...

if you039re happy and you know it ... become a...

Companies are employing people to create happier workforces,so whether you like to organise...

five ways to stop procrastinating and be more...

catch breaks,split your time into chunks, and give yourself rewards after each task, and advise the...

what is better for job prospects: university or...

Apprenticeships may give you a head start at work,but over the course of a lifetime graduates earn...

she asked me to take work calls while giving birth...

Our readers share experiences of their most inspiring and demoralising managers. You can read more...

from writing to photography six ways to build a...

Collaborate with other sectors and knock on doors to build a freelance career in culture,advise the...

thinking of changing careers into teaching? here s...

From the different training routes to choosing primary or secondary,our experts answer key questions...

how to read a poker face: the art of deciphering...

During job interviews a flicker of the eyelids or twitch of the lips can betray your interviewer’s...

working over christmas - share your stories,...

From ambulance drivers to radio DJs,share your experiences of working during the festive season this...

career fear: whats the scariest part of your job?...

From public speaking to the horror of getting drunk in front of your boss,share your nightmare work...

my job as a wimbledon umpire you need to be thick...

From officiating the 2009 Wimbledon finals to staying serene on the pitch,Alex Bosshardt talks about...

five ways being a teacher isnt like any other job

From off-the-cuff lesson plans to making a lifelong contrast to those you work with – some things...

by the book: six ways to break into publishing

Contact publishers and editors directly and remember publishing is bigger than just editorial,says...

want to become a star blogger here039s how to do...

Tailor social media to your readers,update your content regularly and avoid adverts to turn blogging...

we make sure santa visits every baby on christmas...

Our readers share their experiences of working over Christmas. You can read more on...

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