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A Guide to Balancing Full-Time Work and Study

Are you currently considering returning to study for a career change whilst working full-time? Well here is a valuable guide to managing the two successfully. It may seem hard, but with a…

Effective Strategies to Negotiate Flexible Work Hours

One of the key approaches to negotiating flexible work hours is to have a written proposal to your manager. Your written proposal, should you choose this as your method, should include: A…

Then And Now: The Job Market in New Zealand Over 50 Years

A Guide To Starting Work In the Legal Profession Without a Degree

The fact is, to be a lawyer you have to go through the process of getting a degree. But a law degree is a huge commitment, both in terms of time and…

Why Hospitality is More Than Just a Casual University Job

Hospitality work is often seen as the job that gets you through uni – the job you have before you get a ‘real’ job. But hospitality and hospitality courses can can offer…

How to Achieve a Meaningful Career in Psychology Without a Degree

It’s difficult to get into psychology without, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree, but doing a course can give you the stepping stone to a career that still allows you to work…

7 Reasons Why You Should Study in New Zealand

About New Zealand There is so much more to New Zealand than meets the eye and this beautiful and adventure-rich country offers more than just an amazing lifestyle. As for education, Auckland…

5 Little Victories That Will Give You a Happy Glow When Studying

The Harvard Business school recently discovered what’s called the “progress of principles” or the small wins theory – the most important thing when working is to be making continuous, notable progress. Here…

Distance Learning vs In-Class: Which is the Best for You?

Making the move into further studies is a hard enough choice, but it’s important to also consider the delivery methods available. Studying through distance learning, or in class, both have their advantages and disadvantages…