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    I’ve developed my workplace skills and feel more confident

I’ve developed my workplace skills and feel more confident

Career Ready2023-05-25T13:56:23+00:00Monday 24 October 2022|

  • Shamma Bamgboye
    Working outside of my comfort zone boosted my confidence

Working outside of my comfort zone boosted my confidence

Career Ready2022-10-19T10:21:01+00:00Wednesday 19 October 2022|

  • Zoe plummer
    I’ve got new-found motivation for my future

I’ve got new-found motivation for my future

Career Ready2023-10-09T11:59:42+00:00Tuesday 04 October 2022|

  • Student sits at laptop
    I feel far less intimidated by the world of work

I feel far less intimidated by the world of work

Career Ready2023-06-07T08:26:23+00:00Wednesday 28 September 2022|

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    Working with my mentor boosted my confidence and workplace skills

Working with my mentor boosted my confidence and workplace skills

Career Ready2023-06-28T16:54:40+00:00Tuesday 27 September 2022|

  • Student sits at laptop
    I always felt ambitious but lacked the opportunities

I always felt ambitious but lacked the opportunities

Career Ready2022-09-20T14:58:31+00:00Tuesday 20 September 2022|

  • An internship that opened my eyes to a new sector

An internship that opened my eyes to a new sector

Career Ready2023-06-28T16:55:37+00:00Tuesday 20 September 2022|

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    I’m now more willing to take up new opportunities

I’m now more willing to take up new opportunities

Career Ready2023-05-18T14:39:57+00:00Friday 26 August 2022|

  • Young person speaks at lectern
    I used to be quiet, reserved and unsure. I am now confident and self-aware.

I used to be quiet, reserved and unsure. I am now confident and self-aware.

Career Ready2023-08-16T16:32:23+00:00Friday 29 July 2022|

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