Est.2010

Career Guides

Explore Learning People’s comprehensive career guides, designed to support you at every stage of your learning and career journey. From managing studies and balancing family to job preparation and career change advice, our resources provide practical support and expert insights for students and career changers. Start your journey to career success with Learning People.

Filter By

Showing 1 - 12 of 56

Career Progression

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.

Read More
Career Progression

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.

Read More
Cyber Security

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.

Read More
Career Progression

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 in the UK.

Read More
Professional Development

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.

Read More
Professional Development

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.

Read More
Professional Development

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.

Read More
(New) Job Advice

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.

Read More
(New) Job Advice

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.

Read More
Professional Development

What Are CPD Points?

Learn what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are, how they work across UK sectors, and why employers and regulators care about them. This is a clear guide for professionals planning their next move.

Read More
Professional Development

What Is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Why Is It Important Across Tech and Project Management Sectors?

Learn what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) means, why it matters in tech and project management, and how ongoing professional development helps you stay employable and progress long term.

Read More
Cyber Security

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.

Read More

Showing 1 - 12 of 56

Don't just take our word for it...

Hear from our students