Professional Development Blog

Autumn Career Audit: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Year Ends

Autumn is the perfect time for a career audit. Use these 10 career reflection questions to review achievements, identify skills gaps and plan your professional development for the upcoming year.

Career Nightmares: The Workplace Challenges Nobody Prepared You For

From to-do lists that keep on growing to colleagues who haunt your inbox, some of the toughest workplace challenges are the ones nobody warns you about. This Halloween, we’re shining a light on six career nightmares and sharing practical ways to face them head on.

Returning to Study as a Mature Student: How to Get Started Again

Returning to study as a mature student? Learn how to rebuild your study habits, create a realistic routine and fit learning around your life.

The Transition from Team Member to Line Manager: A How-To Guide

Moving from team member to line manager? Learn what changes, what challenges to expect and how to lead your team with confidence.

International Day of Happiness: Why Career Satisfaction Matters More Than You Think

What is the International Day of Happiness and when is it? Discover why career satisfaction plays a bigger role in wellbeing than many realise.

Preparing the Next Generation of Female Leaders

How can we better support women leaders? Explore challenges female leaders face and practical steps to prepare the next generation for leadership success.

5 Professional Skills Employers Actually Care About in 2026

Looking to strengthen your professional skills? Discover five key skills employers want in 2026 and stay competitive.

7 Things to Find Out About an Employer Before a Job Interview

Learn how to research a company for a job interview and discover 7 key things to find out about an employer to stand out in the hiring process.

Why You're Not Getting Job Interviews (And How to Fix It)

Struggling to get interviews despite sending out loads of applications? This guide breaks down the most common reasons your CV, cover letter, or LinkedIn might be holding you back.

Dry January: Creating New Habits That Stick

Dry January isn’t just about cutting out a glass of wine or skipping a night at the pub. At its heart, it’s about something much bigger: building habits that last!