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Starting your career or changing career paths can be incredibly intimidating! Our jobs and the companies and organisations we work for become such a significant part of our lives. It's estimated that we spend one third of our lives at work, or 90,000 hours on average in a lifetime. This is why so many individuals […]
8 March 2020 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
There’s a lot to know in effective teaching. Sure, you’ve got to pin down your subject and study the curriculum – that’s a given. But there’s also all that admin to do, there’s the emotional support that you’re often required to give, and then there’s that thing called behaviour management. Behaviour management is perhaps the […]
30 January 2020 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Whether you suffer from anxiety or you see yourself as totally chilled, stress can really knock you for six. Out of nowhere, you may find yourself struggling to cope with pressure or emotions and may begin to feel lost. It is important to know that this is not a sign of weakness in any way, […]
28 December 2019 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Are you struggling with certain aspects of your personal or professional life? Do you want help, advice, councilling or coaching to help get you back on track? Superprof is here to help. Whether you’re looking for a life coach to help you in your personal life or trying to find a tutor to help with professional development, you’ll find the guidance you need here. Superprof represents hundreds of professionals in their field, ready to pass on their advice to you.
We’ve all seen those movies - you know, the one’s where a Bradley Cooper type somehow gains total awareness in his brain. This enhanced self-control, social awareness and wisdom is something we all dream about. After all, who wouldn’t want to take some magic pill in order to gain superhuman abilities in math, art, business, […]
18 December 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Growth mindset theory is one of the most influential and widespread theories of intelligence in the education system right now. It has taken the wider world by storm – and its popularity seems to be ever-growing – with its presence felt in the world of business, professional development, and even politics. And there is a […]
10 December 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Conflict management is the act of identifying conflict between two parties in a particular setting, whether that be work or at home, and having the ability or skill to handle the situation sensibly, efficiently and fairly. As we've mentioned, conflicts don't just arise in business, however, the very nature of a professional environment whereby people […]
30 November 2019 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Jack Ma. Winston Churchill. It doesn’t take much thought to come up with the names of great leaders; what’s puzzling is how they came by their leadership skills. To be sure, many great leaders benefit from formal education, but then, so do a great many people... and they are not necessarily […]
29 October 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
The world these days – particular the business world and the world of employment - is loud with the language of interpersonal skills. Whatever you want to call them – social skills, personal skills, verbal communication skills, or soft skills – employers love them. In fact, beyond all academic achievement or knowledge of relevant hard […]
25 October 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Public speaking... it's just talking loudly, right? And anyone can do that. Yet, the answer here is 'yes' and 'no' - here's why! Public speaking, put plainly, is any form of addressing a crowd using verbal communication. It could be reciting a piece of your History lesson in front of your classmates, being a toastmaster […]
23 October 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Are you sick and tired of bringing yourself down, or letting others drag you down? A positive outlook can be a total game-changer, adapting the way you think of yourself and react to situations, helping you to adopt a better mindset that encourages happiness. Don't worry, being a positive thinker doesn't mean you have to […]
1 October 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
While many people don’t think about finding a job in school and career guidance when they first start looking at possible career options, these workers form an important network of counsellors that prevent students from dropping out of school, decreasing the unemployment rate in society as well as helping families dealing with difficult situations. While […]
14 September 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Confucius In the UK, a mature student is any student who is over the age of 21 by the time they start their degree. You can apply to any university as a mature student. There are plenty […]
27 August 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true.” - Anonymous In 2017, 32.6% of students went onto university, which means that their A Levels aren’t the end of their education. However, many others stop after their GCSEs or A Levels. With better educational guidance, more young […]
27 August 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” - Ben Stein 1 in 10 students drops out of university in their first year. Probably because they don’t know what they want to do. However, it’s not always easy to know what you want to do […]
27 August 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
From career development and management skills to emotional intelligence and self-awareness, personal development can help advance your personal goals, increase student success, or simply give your CV skills a boost. Here’s everything you need to know about the field and how to get started in it. While terms like mindfulness and hard skills may sound […]
13 July 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
