Career Guides
Explore Learning People’s comprehensive guides designed to support every stage of your learning and career journey. From managing studies and balancing family to job preparation and career change tips, our resources provide practical advice and expert insights for students and career changers. Start your journey to career success with Learning People.
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Should I Progress in My Current Career or Change Career?
Feeling unsure about which career route to take? Learn how to decide whether to progress in your current career or change direction, with practical advice from career advisors.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview (Including for a Career Change)
Learn how to prepare for a job interview, including online and career-change interviews, with practical advice from an experienced career advisor.
How to Manage Your Career Development, Progression, and Growth: A Guide
Learn how to take control of your career development, progression, and long-term professional growth with practical steps, planning tips, and expert guidance.
Corporate Jargon and Office Lingo: A List With Explanations and Examples for New-Starters
Corporate jargon or office lingo can be confusing or even intimidating if you're not used to it. This plain-English guide explains common workplace phrases so new-starters can follow conversations with confidence from day one.
How to Negotiate Salary
Learn how to negotiate your salary with confidence. Get clear steps, example wording, and expert advice to secure a better pay rise or job offer.
How to Get Promoted at Work
Feeling stuck in your current role? Learn how to get promoted with practical advice on performance, visibility, and skill-building to move your career forward.
How to Build a Portfolio: A 5-step Guide
Learn how to build a professional portfolio that shows real skills, projects, and job readiness, even without industry experience. Step-by-step advice.
What Is Cyber Security Asset Management?
Learn what CSAM means in cybersecurity, why asset management matters, and how it supports risk reduction, compliance, and real-world cyber roles.
What Is Spear Phishing in Cybersecurity?
Learn what spear phishing is, how targeted attacks work, and why they matter in cybersecurity. This is a clear, practical guide for those learning about common cyber attacks and defences.
What Are CPD Points?
Learn what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are, how they work across sectors, and why employers and regulators care about them. This is a clear guide for professionals planning their next move.
A Guide to Professional Networking
Learn what professional networking involves and how to build genuine connections in any sector, including fast-moving spaces like tech, cyber, and project management. Simple, practical advice for career-changers and career-starters.
Starting a New Job: A Guide to Navigating Your First Days and Weeks at a New Workplace
Starting a new job soon? Get clear, practical advice to reduce anxiety, make a strong first impression, and settle into your first weeks with confidence.
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