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3 Tell-Tale Signs You’re Ready for a Career Change

Guest Writer

06 August, 2019

It’s not uncommon to talk about our work in social situations. In fact, ‘ what do you do? ’ is one of the most common conversation starters you’ll encounter in your adult life. It comes up at parties, on holidays and at family gatherings. And with nearly one-third of our lives spent working , it’s no wonder that our jobs define so much of who we ar...

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How to Use Travel to Your Advantage on Your Graduate CV

Guest Writer

17 July, 2019

Once university finishes and graduation celebrations come to an end, you might be thinking to take a year out to travel the world. But, how are you meant to account for a whole year or more out of education and full-time work on your CV? Thankfully, it could actually work in your favour – it might just boost your employability. Leaving your comfort...

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Real English: Take Your Fluency to the Next Level

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

09 July, 2019

You’ve come a long way since you first started learning English. You have a good range of vocabulary and your grammar is solid (most of the time). You can hold conversations about your hobbies easily and native speakers rarely correct you. But you still don’t feel as confident speaking English as you do when speaking your own language. You want to...

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How to Know It's Time for a New Job

Guest Writer

25 June, 2019

Do you catch yourself wishing you were somewhere else while at work? Are you not interested in what you’re doing anymore? It can be difficult to tell whether you’re just going through a rough patch at work, or if you’re genuinely fed up and need something new. It’s also scary deciding to quit your job – especially if you don’t have anything else in...

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New Words Added to the Dictionary in 2019

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

18 June, 2019

There are more than a quarter of a million words in the English language, and each year more words are officially recognized in the dictionary. These are 10 of our favorite new words from 2019's dictionary additions.

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7 Easy Phone Interview Tips That Will Help You Get The Job

Grammarly

11 June, 2019

The job hunting process can be long and stressful. You’ve crafted the perfect resume, sent out countless cover letters, and now you’ve finally heard back that you’ve got a phone interview. This should be easy, right? An obligatory step to confirm you’re a real human. Until you find yourself on the phone with the interviewer and they’re not just cha...

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