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Want a change from working in the training industry? Get a job in the training industry!

#Changing jobs

Everyone gets jaded in his or her job from time to time. Whether from boredom or a desire to progress, the grass often looks greener on the other side of the hill. Chances are, though, that the career change you are looking for may be closer than you think.

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“Some people are not loyal to you, they are loyal to their need of you – and once their needs change, so does their loyalty.”

#News updates

I can’t take credit for the above quote (a thank you to the person that said it) but from my own personal perspective, it has real resonance given the situation that we all find ourselves in currently.

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Using the Learning & Performance Institute’s Capability Map

#Skills development

The Learning & Performance Institute’s Capability Map is a powerful tool for job-seekers and employers alike.

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Avoid dropping a CV clanger

#Changing jobs

CVs can have a reputation of being something between ‘aspirational’ and a work of total fiction – but if you want to be taken seriously, your CV is important.

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Before you send your CV, do your research

#Changing jobs

Sure, you want a job – but it’s vital that your CV and application are a good match to the advertised role. Finding out about a potential employer is an essential step to achieving this – and to interview success.

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