Young people entering the job market today face a tough time as employers look for applicants not just by the course studied or grades achieved but increasingly by the ‘soft skills’ which they can offer. If you are putting 100% into your coursework it may seem pretty unfair that your...

Please don't squeal, we know A levels and NVQs are tough enough; but sometimes just doing the minimum isn't enough. When you apply for a job or university place you will be up against hundreds of other candidates all with identikit qualifications. How will you stand out?

There’s a lot of talk about volunteering, especially in the current cash-starved economic environment, so what is it? The term 'voluntary work' refers to work that you undertake but do not get paid for. Often, in simple terms, it is 'helping others'.

a wise man wanted to teach his pupils about priorities. He took a large glass jar and placed in it as many fist-sized rocks as would fit. When the rocks reached the top of the jar, he asked the group