Brainstorming
Brainstorming helps us get creative and come up with new ideas.
15 mins
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Learning with CareerSense
What is CareerSense?
CareerSense is our employability education programme for 13-24 year olds. The CareerSense website hosts a range of employability information, resources and details on how you can get involved.
Would you like to grow your capabilities and skills? Or develop your career? Then you’re in the right place! Keep reading for learning that will help you on your journey.
Creative thinking and innovation
- Coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things
- Experimenting with different ideas to see what works and what doesn’t
- Looking at things from a unique perspective
Thinking differently
Find out what Velcro can teach us about thinking and seeing things differently and how this enhances our creative thinking.
5 mins
Unlocking creative thinking and innovation
Listen to this short podcast to learn about how to be more creative with your thinking.
6 mins
Relationship building
- Taking the time to connect with others and to understand what matters to them
- Seeing things from someone else’s point of view
- Taking responsibility for your actions and doing what you said you would
Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your emotions, and those of others.
10 mins
How to build relationships
Trust is a vital part of any relationship, find out how credibility and reliability play a part in this.
10 mins
Simple steps to take ownership
Taking ownership is about being proactive. Showing you've the confidence to tackle problems and challenges helping to find solutions.
5 mins
Problem solving
- Asking questions to find out information and help solve problems
- Seeing the links and patterns between different pieces of information
- Working with care and attention to detail
- Thinking about the impact of your decisions
Getting to the root of a problem
Getting to the root of the problem is the key to solving it. Understanding how to do this will make a difference to how you approach problems.
10 mins
Problem solving in 5 steps
Learn about how to solve problems using these simple techniques.
5 mins
Developing curiosity
Being curious is a key skill used to solve problems.
10 mins
Working together
- Working well as a team to achieve a group goal
- Respecting others’ values and differences
- Communicating clearly and simply
Networking advice
Building a network gives you the opportunity to work with other people and build relationships.
6 mins
Pitching ideas
Being able to present your ideas in an informative and engaging way is key to getting agreement to move forward.
10 mins
How to be more empathetic to others
Having empathy helps us get on with people and understand them.
6 mins
How to be a great team player
Great team players will get picked. Find out how to be first on the list.
5 mins
Learning and adapting
- Not giving up when things don’t go to plan
- Taking the time to learn about a topic or piece of work
- Remaining calm when faced with change or uncertainty
- Working to achieve a high standard
Learning from mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes it what we learn from them that sets us apart.
6 mins
Resilience and a positive mindset
Resilience is a skill that can be learnt and developed, find out more about how you can do this.
5 mins
Working under pressure
We will all be under pressure at some point in our lives, our 6 top tips can help you manage this.
6 mins
How to develop new skills
More skills mean more choices. Skills can be easily transferred and applied in different situations.
8 mins
How to master a new skill
‘It’s not enough to be smart, you need to always be getting smarter’. Mastering new skills will help you with this.
5 mins
Essential skills
- Organisational skills
- Being able to work independently and use your initiative
- Self-awareness
Procrastination
Procrastination can have an impact on your productivity so it’s important you know how to manage it.
10 mins
Reaching sound conclusions
Reaching sound conclusions is key to putting your plan into action. Find out more about the stages involved.
5 mins
Developing a personal brand
Your personal brand is what makes you stand out from the crowd. Find out how to develop yours.
6 mins
Technical skills
- Being able to understand different types of information
- Understanding different programmes, systems or software
- Knowing how to manage a project
How to send professional emails
Learn how to write professional emails for specific situations.
60 mins
Building your confidence in Maths
Building confidence and skills around everyday maths is a skill that will set you up for life.
60 mins
Understand the basics of code
Get an introduction to code, find out how it works, what it can do, and how it can benefit you.
60 mins
The basics of machine learning
Machine Learning is a new tool with untold potential, find out how it’s used and why it’s relevant to you.
60 mins
Job pathways
Our Job Pathways will help you learn more about the skills that are needed for jobs which are common across many sectors.
You’ll get exclusive access to learning, from one of the world’s leading learning content providers: Skillsoft, that will help to develop the skills and knowledge in each of the featured roles. The roles are divided in four areas for you to explore below.
Customer/HR
Customers and employees are at the heart of an organisation. So, roles focussed on their needs are vital.
10 mins
Technology
The pace of change in many industries is driven by advances in technology. Companies value people who can offer skills in this area.
10 mins
Business strategy and delivery
To survive and thrive, organisations need to be constantly flexing and evolving. It’s essential that they are future focussed and are aware of their external environment too.
10 mins
Entrepreneurship
If you are considering becoming an entrepreneur, there are several essential skill sets that you can develop to increase your entrepreneurial success.
Entrepreneurial skills
Hard skills like technical and financial skills can be extremely important to managing a business. Additionally, soft skills like communication and leadership skills can also ensure you develop as an entrepreneur.
25 mins