Blog Posts tagged Job

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The Right Stuff: The Individual Characteristics That Make Stellar Tutors

by Cassie Steele

Around ONE IN EVERY FOUR of secondary school students has private tuition, according to Ipsos Mori. Given its popularity, it isn't surprising for students to come across excellent tutors and, in turn, be inspired to follow a similar career path. However, CERTAIN POSITIVE PERSONAL QUALITIES are neede...

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5 Skills to Develop Over Summer

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

While the summer holidays offer students time off from the regular routine of school, it's also the ideal time to improve academic skills like reading and even job skills to increase one's chances of getting accepted into a university. Here's a list of 5 skills to develop over the summer.

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4 Reasons College Students Should Join LinkedIn

by Grace Dickins

LinkedIn is not only a social network for professionals and job seekers, but a virtual resume. Savvy students join LinkedIn while still in college. Even some human resources professionals recommend that high school students join! If you don't have a LinkedIn profile, here are four reasons why you sh...

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Four People to Ask for a Reference

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Most older students know the anxiety that comes with asking for letters of recommendation. Some teachers are bombarded with recommendation requests, so a reference may take weeks or months to receive. Aside from tight submission deadlines, getting a personalised and highly favourable reference can a...

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Are you a part-time tutor and work at home mum? Tell us your story

by First Tutors

Are you a mum or dad and also a tutor with First Tutors? Do you love the flexibility and work-life balance that part time tutoring provides? Did you adjust quickly to home-work-family life? Has tutoring other children helped you understand your own children's needs?If you found a client through Firs...

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