Janet’s story A Stay at Home Mum with Aspirations to Work with Animals! We sat down with Janet and a had a brief chat about her studies with The Career Academy Tell me a little bit about yourself… I am Janet, a stay at home mum. A friend of mine offered for[…]
Network support Strong social networks make life easier and happier! Often when you’re feeling overwhelmed by work, study, family commitments and life in general, you cut yourself off and hunker down, thinking that any social interactions take time away from what you should be getting on with. The truth[…]
Meditation is food for the soul Manage stress and improve your concentration by practicing mindfulness. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or tired? Meditation can bring an instant calming perspective to your life in as little as two minutes. The benefits are numerous; it can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, sharpen concentration[…]
The evidence is in the piece of paper! Applying for a job requires a special set of skills. It is easy to forget how challenging it is to be a job seeker if you’re fortunate enough to have been in steady and consistent employment for a number of years. It is only when you[…]
Manage stress the healthy way The fundamentals of stress management involve keeping a positive attitude, changing the situation when you can and changing your reaction when you can’t. While you can’t stop your bills from coming or make more hours in the day, you can learn to manage stress by taking charge of your[…]
Staying motivated while studying Whatever the project, seeing something through to the end becomes more difficult once your initial motivation dies down. When it comes to study, we find there are two common reasons our students find it challenging to finish their course: They’ve skipped a week or two, and can’t seem to get[…]
Your study space Follow our tips to set up your study space. Location, location, location! Are you able to study at work, or are you planning to study from home? Whether it’s your home office or the kitchen bench, a quiet area to study will help you stay on task and work through the[…]
Brain boosters! Temporarily boosting your energy levels with convenient but unhealthy snacks will only exhaust you further. Many of us can’t help but reach for quick, easy and unhealthy snack options when we are studying – because who has the time! But making sure you have a range of brain boosting snacks is a[…]
I’ve finished my study, now what? So you’ve wrapped up your online course, and now its time to put your best foot forward and step into the working world! Stand-out CV Keep it short and sweet! Stick to the essentials – is it relevant to the job you’re applying for? Highlight your experience in[…]
Is your Facebook profile employer ready? Facebook has become a professional tool employers use to vet potential employees. Make sure what they see isn’t harming your chances of getting a new job. Are you an obsessive selfie taker? Are your weekend antics splashed across your timeline? Do you have a[…]
