Main Advantages of Working in the Public Sector

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The public sector, despite recent government cutbacks, remains a very large entity with tremendous amounts of employment opportunities. If you’re currently looking for a job, you may be wondering about what sets jobs in the public sector apart from those in private enterprises, and whether or not it is worth choosing one over the other. The truth to this question is that it is a bit of a mixed bag, but it is certainly not without clear advantages: Public sector work is typically characterised by high levels of jobs security. In almost all cases for the last 50 years, working in government employment guarantees a higher level of job security than most private sector jobs. This is because public sector organisations are generally insulated from the topsy-turvy nature of entrepreneurship.... Read More »

How to Conduct Yourself in an Interview

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Many people are intimidated by the formal nature of an interview, and all of their social tools suddenly become irrelevant. A big part of this is due to a lack of familiarity with how to conduct yourself in an interview and in a professional setting. Most people acquire this knowledge over their professional life, but for new entrants to the employment market, it can be tricky. For those new entrants, an important part of having a productive interview is learning how to conduct yourself in an interview. This covers a wide range of aspects, such as personal appearance, the language used, and how proficiently you demonstrate your grasp of relevant facts. For your personal appearance, most interviewers will hold some basic expectations of how you should present yourself. It is... Read More »

Writing a CV

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The requirements of a CV can change quite a lot depending upon the type of job you’re applying for. A recruitment officer in a company will have certain expectations for a CV from a graduate level job opportunity, and likewise for a low skilled menial labour position. When you write your CV, you need to try to reach a good balance between meeting those expectations and also writing a CV that stands out from the crowd. A “CV” is the terminology used in the UK, whereas in the USA and Canada it goes by résumé. CV stands for curriculum vitae, which translates to “course of life”. The theme of both the meaning of CV and résumé is that they are both summarising the course of your life, as it pertains... Read More »

How Civil Engineers Work in Government

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A big part of the role of local government is the maintenance of the infrastructure in society. This includes roads, sewage systems, flood defences and more besides these. Civil engineers play a fundamental role in all of these areas, as it is their job to build the structures, and then inspect and maintain going forward. Civil engineers differ from a typical builder due to a university degree. It is a considerable discipline that has quite a lot of similarities with architectural design, although they don’t really deal with residential or commercial properties. They look at carrying out geological surveys to make sure the land earmarked for development is suitable and that roads and sewage systems can be developed in the area. Civil engineers are primarily engaged in working with governments... Read More »

How Teachers can develop Lesson Plans more easily

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Developing a lesson plan can be one of the most time-consuming aspects for teachers, particularly ones who are new to the career. There are a number of ways that you can find out what works for you and what doesn’t. One of the most important areas to look into is the generic lesson plans that are available to every teacher. While there are some limitations to these (they don’t necessarily conform to everybody’s teaching style and, more accurately, they ask teachers to conform to them), they can be a great starting point to develop upon. Another option is to approach other teachers. There are a plethora of teacher support groups active online, including some that help you develop your abilities as a teacher. As a new teacher, you should also... Read More »