All news on the topic: Career ideas

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Gen Z's share their top 10 favourite DJs - Fred Again tops the list
The 30-year-old electronic artist came out ahead of global superstars Calvin Harris and David Guetta, according to the research
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Kids share the top careers they think are traditionally 'male' and 'female'
Builders and mechanics are most likely to be men, according to youngsters - while nurses and hairdressers are considered roles for women
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Dragon's Den star shares top tips for those keen to start their own business
Sam Jones was credited with making the BBC show's “best ever pitch” - and says focus, determination, and urgency are key to a successful business start-up
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UK facing shortage of as many as 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, figures predict
Electricians, carpenters and joiners, and plumbers and heating engineers are likely to be in shortest supply - while the Midlands will be the worst-hit region
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Two-thirds of school leavers feel university is too expensive - and want a job
Nearly half of those planning to skip higher education are hoping to find a “green job” – as seven in ten believe this will help tackle climate change
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Many young adults think their backgrounds make them less appealing to employers
Research finds young adults that wish to have a career in tech are skeptical to apply - as they believe their backgrounds won't be appealing to employers.
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Tricky job interview question stumps adults - but there's a great way to answer
You can be asked difficult questions regarding your former work experiences during a job interview. Instead of clamming up, this is how you should expertly answer them
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easyJet launches first-of-its-kind summer flight school - for children
The unique summer school is part of a bid by the airline to encourage more youngsters into careers in aviation - and overcome gender stereotypes in the industry
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One in ten gamers are working in a career influenced by the hobby, study finds
Nearly two-thirds of adults who play video games say they are more likely than non-gamers to develop key skills, such as logic and rapid decision making
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How to kickstart a new career in the NHS
With over 350 roles on offer, find your passion in a job where your skills are valued – and there are great benefits too
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School kids name the top ways to run a business - from equal wage to being kind
The youngsters shared their thoughts on how small businesses should be run in the future – as well as proposing their own business models, including pet-sitting, and opening their own restaurant
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Many young adults are determined to become their own boss in the next 3 years
An uprise in self-employment is leading seven in 10 young adults to pursue becoming their own boss within the next three years
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Teacher quits job to become full-time princess - then buys £250,000 house
A woman is living every little girl's dream after she quit her full-time job in favour of becoming a princess - she's earned so much money from it that she's been able to buy a house
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Nearly half of Brits don't believe their dream job exists, study finds
The top requirements for a dream job include flexible hours, strong financial rewards, and regular pay rises - but a third currently don't have job satisfaction they expected
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Best place to work in UK named - and it's 'better than London'
Glassdoor has revealed its top 10 places to work in the UK after giving each city a rating for overall job satisfaction - local business owners can understand why
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You can get paid to live on a gorgeous remote island with free accommodation
Living on a remote island is the dream for some people and thanks to a new job opportunity you could get paid to live on a spectacular spot off the coast of Scotland
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Science and engineering are top careers that can be shaped by kids' playtime
Parents try to spend an average of 30 minutes a day playing with their little ones - as they believe it can help shape their futures
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Brits set up side hustles - from selling old clothes online to blogging
Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis
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Day in the life of a transport manager - traffic jams, Brexit, dangerous goods
A tour inside one of the UK's largest depots to see all the work that goes on behind-the-scenes to import and export the country's freight
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Four in five parents want to advise their teenagers when it comes to a career
More than four in five parents try to guide their teenagers with careers advice - but 59% worry about giving the wrong advice
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Young adults want to careers in green industries - including renewable energy
A poll of 15-25-year-olds revealed almost all those seeking job opportunities have protecting the natural environment at the forefront of their mind