Hazel Dawson, 18, has just got a B and two Ds in her A-levels, in sociology, government and politics, and geography at Christ the King sixth-form college in Lewisham, London. Since I don’t know what I want to do for my career, I couldn’t see a reason to go to university. Instead, I’m going to give myself those three years to try out lots of jobs, do courses and volunteering, and work out what I want to do that way. I feel
The BBC has launched a new traineeship scheme to give digital skills to young people in the UK. The Make It Digital traineeship will first be available in 60 towns and cities around England, and specialises in teaching 16 to 24-year-olds skills including coding and computer programming, with the aim of filling the technology skills gap in the UK. The broadcaster has partnered with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Skills Funding Agency on the scheme, which will also
More than half of employers fear they will not be able to recruit enough high-skilled workers, according to a survey by the CBI. The employers’ organisation is warning that a skills shortage is “threatening to starve economic growth”. “Firms are facing a skills emergency now,” said CBI deputy director-general Katja Hall. In the Budget, the government announced a levy on large employers to fund new apprenticeships. “By developing the skills of young people, businesses can boost their productivity, employees can harness
Based on 5,247 interviews Hiring for Attitude, the top five reasons why new hires failed are: 1. Coachability: The ability to accept and implement feedback from bosses, colleagues, customers and others. 2. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions, and accurately assess others’ emotions. 3. Motivation: Sufficient drive to achieve one’s full potential and excel on the job. 4. Temperament: Attitude and personality suited to the particular job and work environment. 5. Technical Competence: Functional
