3 great UK cities to work in 2025

As you look ahead to launching or advancing your career this year, one of the most important factors to think about is where you’ll be working. The right location can greatly impact your professional growth, so it’s important to choose carefully.  Fortunately, the UK has many great options. Let’s take a closer look at some […]

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• 5/9/2025

Securing Your Career in Personal Training: Interview Tips & Advice

You’ve completed your qualifications, you’re passionate about fitness, and you’re ready to launch your career as a personal trainer. But now comes the crucial next step—landing your first job. Whether you’re applying at a commercial gym, boutique fitness studio, or health club, the interview is your opportunity to stand out. Here’s your complete guide to […]

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• 5/9/2025

21 Common SEO Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Confidently

Tips to ace an SEO-related interview There are constant changes being made to the digital marketing landscape, especially with the rise of AI and automation. However, the importance of SEO-related roles remains the same. It is integral to the domain authority and ranking of the website on Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) This relevance today […]

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• 5/6/2025

A Fresh Start: How Decluttering Your Space and Mind Can Improve Your Job Search

Cleaning up your space and clearing your mind can make a big difference when you are looking for a job. First of all, a neat and fresh home environment helps you focus better, feel less stressed, and boosts your confidence. These are all important when you are trying to find a new job. In the […]

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• 4/28/2025

From Exams to Employment: How A-Level Maths Skills Shape Career Success

A-Level Maths is not just about passing exams – it is about building skills that shape future career success. From engineering to finance, technology to science, strong mathematical ability is highly valued across many industries. Mastering A-Level Maths demands strategy, insight, and smart use of resources – and that’s where A-Level Maths mark schemes come […]

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• 4/27/2025

The key to attracting and retaining top talent in 2025

You might have noticed a shift in the way we talk about work. It’s not just about the salary any more; conversations turn to flexibility, security and a sense of purpose. You hear stories of people leaving stable jobs to pursue something that aligns with their values and employers find themselves struggling to fill vacancies […]

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• 4/24/2025

Reasons to Work with a Recruitment Agency When Searching for Your Next Position

Navigating the job market, whether you are currently employed or returning to work, can often feel like a full-time job in itself. Crafting the perfect CV, scouring job boards, tailoring applications, and preparing for interviews demand significant time and effort. While managing this process independently is certainly possible, partnering with a specialist recruitment agency can […]

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• 4/24/2025

Can I Take My Dog to Dubai from the UK? A Complete Guide

If you’re planning to relocate for a job or travel to Dubai with your furry friend, you may be wondering, “Can I take my dog to Dubai from the UK?” The answer is yes, but the process involves strict regulations to ensure your pet meets all health and safety requirements. This guide covers everything you need […]

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• 4/24/2025

The future of work: Skills that will make you irreplaceable

The world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. Automation, AI, and general digital transformation are reshaping industries, making some jobs obsolete while simultaneously creating entirely new career paths. According to the World Economic Forum, automation is expected to displace 85 million jobs by 2025 – but it will also create 97 million new […]

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• 4/22/2025

Priority Services for Modern Businesses

In today’s fast-paced business world, organisations must juggle compliance, safety, and digital presence simultaneously. From stringent data protection regulations to occupational hazards and online visibility, modern businesses face a spectrum of challenges that demand professional support. That’s where services like DPO as a Service, confined spaces training, and website maintenance packages come into play—each one […]

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• 4/15/2025

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

• 5/10/2025

UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes

Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.

• 5/9/2025

Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government

Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.

• 5/9/2025

Stats boss quits for health reasons after data controversy

Sir Ian Diamond is stepping down due to health issues, at a time when the ONS faces a crisis of confidence in its work.

• 5/9/2025

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

• 5/9/2025

What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.

• 5/9/2025

Inside the secretive world of Zara

The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.

• 5/8/2025

When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?

Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

• 5/9/2025

Greater Anglia to be nationalised in October

The rail firm says it will be brought under public ownership later this year.

• 5/9/2025

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss

Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".

• 5/8/2025

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

• 5/9/2025

How good is the UK trade pact for America?

In Trump's new trade pact with the UK, we got a glimpse of the types of agreements he may seek across the globe.

• 5/9/2025

US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal

Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.

• 5/8/2025

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

• 5/8/2025

US and UK agree deal cutting tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

• 5/8/2025

When will interest rates go down again?

Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

• 5/8/2025

Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says

An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.

• 5/8/2025

Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order

The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.

• 5/8/2025

Fed holds rates because of tariff 'uncertainty'

The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.

• 5/7/2025

iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs

The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.

• 5/8/2025

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?

The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

• 5/7/2025

Trump and Starmer to unveil deal to cut tariffs

The UK government has been seeking an agreement to lower tariffs since Trump imposed levies on almost every country in the world last month.

• 5/8/2025

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom

The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.

• 5/7/2025

British Steel creates 180 jobs in production drive

Most of the roles will be based at Scunthorpe, with others at the Teesside and Skinningrove plants.

• 5/7/2025

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18

The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

• 5/7/2025

Disney to open theme park in the Middle East

The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

• 5/7/2025

Visas, clothes and whisky - what you need to know about UK-India trade deal

Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.

• 5/7/2025

Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works

An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.

• 5/8/2025

The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

• 5/5/2025

Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.

• 5/4/2025

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?

Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

• 5/1/2025

Deported gang members get second chance at call centre

In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.

• 4/30/2025

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs

The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

• 4/29/2025

What is bug hunting and why is it changing?

Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.

• 4/28/2025

How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

• 4/27/2025

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

• 4/24/2025

Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.

• 4/25/2025

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

• 5/10/2025

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

• 5/8/2025

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

• 5/8/2025

Sports kits that 'don't last' push prices 'up and up and up'

The School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill is currently being scrutinised by MLAs on Stormont's Education Committee.

• 5/8/2025

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

• 4/30/2025

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

• 4/13/2025

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

• 4/5/2025

Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster

What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

• 4/5/2025

David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

• 3/28/2025

BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports

The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.

• 5/8/2025

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?

The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

• 5/7/2025

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The Careers Blog has moved and has a fresh look! It still exists to provide you with guidance and information on all things careers, with useful articles covering the whole job application journey, from CV writing to succeeding in interviews and accepting an offer, as well as current job market information, work experience intel, information … Continue reading →

• 4/16/2025

What can you do if you change your mind about accepting a job offer?

Getting multiple job offers is a common student experience. What can you do if you start to feel you've accepted the wrong one? Continue reading →

• 2/19/2025

What you can do if your job applications are being rejected

It's very easy to become demotivated and stop applying, but what can you do if your applications keep being rejected? Continue reading →

• 2/12/2025

Why a positive attitude is so important in the workplace

Why is attitude so important for employers? And how can it help you to develop a professional reputation at work? Continue reading →

• 2/5/2025

How to succeed in psychometric tests

How to succeed in one of the initial stages of the graduate recruitment process Continue reading →

• 1/29/2025

How to prepare for a non-academic career

A PhD is highly valued by non-academic employers. But how do you make transition to industry after your research? Continue reading →

• 1/22/2025

Getting the most from your careers team as an international student

If you are an international student looking for employment in the UK, find out more about the new Student Circus platform - as well as the other services and resources available to you Continue reading →

• 1/15/2025

What makes a successful interview in 2025?

Start the new year career planning with this guide to succeeding in graduate interviews Continue reading →

• 1/8/2025

How to take care of your mental health at university

University can be a life changing but challenging experience. How can you maintain good mental health during your studies?. Continue reading →

• 12/4/2024

How to make career decisions, tips for first years

A degree will create so many career options, how do you make a decision? Continue reading →

• 11/27/2024