Category Archives: Life Skills

We’ve all been there; waiting for that big interview, wondering what you can do to prepare. Some of us will even be in that situation right now! Interviews are a scary process. They make us nervous to even hear the word. But why should they be? As Furness College tutor Claire Croskery points out below,Continue reading “Preparing for an Interview”

Okay so, for this one we’re going to do something a bit different; we’re going to redirect you to Barclay’s Life Skills page to show you how managing your own personal budget can be super easy! Just click on this link. Don’t stop there though! Barclay’s Life Skills has a massive variety of skills sessionsContinue reading “Planning your Personal Budget”

Imagine a world where every scientist gave up after failure number 1. We wouldn’t exactly have half the modern luxuries we’re used to, including microwaves! Luckily, some people are just too stubborn to give up. They see failure and challenge as an opportunity to learn. This is called a growth mindset. Let’s be honest here,Continue reading “Growth Mindset”