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Practical advice on changing careers, proving your skills and getting hired, with no income promises and no hype.

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Which certifications are actually worth it in the UK?

Skip the top-ten list. A certification is worth it when it passes four tests: real demand, verification, proof of work, and a cost smaller than the opportunity.

24 July 2026 · 4 min read

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Skills to put on your CV: what employers look for and how to prove it

The best skills to put on a CV are the ones the advert asks for and you can prove. Here's how to choose them, phrase them and back them up.

2 October 2026 · 10 min read

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Career change at 40: a practical plan for switching careers in the UK

A career change at 40 is common and workable. Here's how to choose a direction from what you already do, test it cheaply, fund the switch and plan your first 90 days.

2 October 2026 · 9 min read

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