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Make time to learn in 2025 - check out how in this quick read!
Rob Moore
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”
B.B. King
Like it or not, you have all showed your resilience, flexibility, and remote working abilities during the last 2 years. Some have lapped it up, some have rejected it, but we all know deep down that the way we work, learn to work, and learn at work! has changed forever.
Feedback from coaching clients has told me that for some, they have a little bit more time (due to lack of work or no commute) on their hands, so they have designated some or all of that as their new ‘learning time’.
If you have planned to already or are determined to ‘own’ your learning in 2023 then this resource will be really beneficial for you.
Its not exhaustive but not far off for free courses available in the UK, from 1 to 50+ hours and pretty much every subject you can imagine.
Dive in and enjoy!
- Over 900 free courses via The Open University
- 170 free courses from one of the UKs largest job board
- If you live in England ,100 + free courses
- Genuinely free and includes certificates
- Looking to set up or improve your own business, free digital course on here UK wide
- One of the UKs biggest online learning providers, although you may need to pay for the ‘certified’ part of some
- Global resource but useful and free
- Brilliant digital and personal development courses, and all free
- Robs Interview with XpressJobs
Check out the full 8 pager free ‘Career Seekers Resource Guide’ here https://www.thecareer.coach/career-seekers-resource-guide
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
Henry Ford
The silent cry from employees affected by redundancy is usually “please look after me when I’m leaving”
Redundancy can be a daunting experience, but it also presents an opportunity to reassess your career goals and pursue a more fulfilling path. Instead of dwelling on the past, seize this opportunity to take control of your situation and chart a course towards a brighter future.
When business decisions necessitate the separation of employees, it's natural to view the relationship as severed. This perception stems from the assumption that parting ways is an inevitable cost of doing business, a consequence of market shifts or strategic shifts.
In this brief blog, you will learn how a Career Coach can help you right now, including what it is, how it works, and what a Coach does. Additionally, we will debunk some myths and misconceptions about career coaching.
Remember, a promotion is not a sprint but a marathon. It requires dedication, consistent effort, and a willingness to learn and grow. Embrace the journey, celebrate your achievements, and don't be afraid of setbacks.
We’re living in turbulent times, to put it mildly. Redundancy has become a common story on the business pages, a permanent part of our business landscape. For those involved, from the business leaders to the HR teams to the colleagues to those effected, it’s a painful process. Yet Career Coaching can make a huge difference to all concerned.
It’s a handy guide that gives useful free resource links to help people research, plan, develop and implement an effective new career search campaign.
Now is a great time to check in on your career and think about the future. The world of work is changing, and it's important to be prepared for what's coming.
So, here goes, the top 4 soft skills that employers are looking for right now.