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Let’s talk about money: managing your salary, in conversation
Two friends discuss how they make it through the month, keep out of the red and stay on top of money matters.
Ways to save money
Discover how to help young people who have experienced care to reduce spending and live independently. Click here to access this tailored activity.
5 tips for writing a great job application
How to make your application stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience and personality.
Staying positive (resilience)
Staying positive and learning through experience are key to succeeding in challenging situations. Try this lesson and help your students succeed at work.
Baroness Brady’s top tips on how to get ahead
Baroness Karren Brady, regular judge on BBC1’s The Apprentice and Chair of the LifeSkills Advisory Council, discusses her top tips for young people on being enterprising and putting their best foot forward for the future.
Five steps to developing students’ life skills for the future
Find support to help students develop the right mindset and kick start their career journey
Ready to start a business in retirement?
Rather than stop work as you get older, you could instead use your experience, knowhow and free time to set up your own business.
Interview skills 2: Practical answering techniques
This module will introduce learners to the STAR technique, a simple model they can use during interviews to structure their experiences and give meaningful, evidence-based answers.
How to find a sense of purpose
A sense of purpose can have a major impact on your daily work life – and bring significant happiness and meaning. If you’re seeking direction, our tips could help you on your way.
5 tips on the STAR interview technique
Read our 5 tips on how to use the STAR method technique including answers from other young people to help succeed at your interview and getting into work.
Build your personal brand
Learn how a personal brand can help you be the best version of yourself and boost your career
School leaver resources
Whether it’s work, training or further/higher education, use these resources to help school leavers plan for their next steps and achieve their goals.
Developing professional relationships & workplace connections
Find out how to establish and develop your professional relationships and workplace connections with top tips from LifeSkills.
How to build resilience in the workplace
Wherever you are, today’s workplace can be tough, so find out more on how to build your resilience and cope with setbacks and overcome difficulties.
Developing a lifelong learning mindset
This blog aims to promote the benefits of developing a lifelong mindset for the future and offers educators suggestions for discussion it with their learners.
Self confidence
Help students to overcome challenges and think confidently. This lesson will help your student learn how to do this.
Preparing for different kinds of interview
Getting ready for a range of interviews can help to boost confidence. Encourage your child to understand the different types, and be familiar with the STAR model.
Wellbeing: Dealing with pressure
Most of us know the importance of wellbeing, but how can we overcome life’s pressures? Watch our short film on coping strategies for young people. Includes worksheet and film.
How to market your business
Getting your message out is key - from social media to online reviews, word of mouth, local ads and more. Here are our top tips to raise your profile and win new customers.
4 goals to set in the new year
4 goals to set yourself that will get you where you want to be by the end of the year