Careers & Working Life Advice
Discover useful careers and working life advice and resources to develop your skills, navigate your career and succeed in the workplace.
A-Levels? Not always the Plan A
Here it is, the most nerve-wracking day in any teenager’s life (for those that didn’t choose the vocational route anyway) - A-Level results day. Read on...
Tempo Recruitment: Interview Advice
So, your CV has made the cut and you’ve been invited for an interview. What now?
Give yourself a FREE Career MOT!
Our Career MOT App has been developed to help inspire those unhappy in their current occupations, confused as to what roles to apply for download for free!
Boost Morale and Reap the Business Benefits
When morale is high in your business, you'll see tangible benefits. Here's how to boost morale in your team and make your business thrive
Top Tips for Lifelong Learning
Are you looking for ways to keep your skills sharp and your career prospects bright? Check out Pitman Training's top tips for lifelong learning!
Interview: Maria Divilekova
Hear from one of our successful students, Maria Divilekova, on how secretarial training from Pitman Training helped her jumpstart her career journey.
Interview: Hattie Wrixon
In this interview, we catch up with entrepreneur Hattie Wrixon, who founded Uni's Not For Me -a business which helps students explore alternative options.
Not going to Uni?
Not going to University? Here, we offer some advice on what you could do instead, and guidance to support you in your alternative decisions.
Interview: Matthew Want
Here, we speak with Matthew Want, a distinguished Personal Assistant to CEO Lucy Brazier of Marcham Publishing, on his many achievements.
Case Study: Emily Parris
Emily Parris from Taunton tells us her story of how she made key life decisions with choosing her career prospect and shares some advice for school leavers.
Interview: Nicola Penny
Nicola Penny is a successful personal assistant to Martin Frizell and Sally Shelford. In this interview, she shares her best tips for career success.
Interview: Katie McEwan FEPAA
Katie Mcewan tells us all about her experience with Pitman and how it enabled her to gain her dream job working as a successful PA for the CEO of Ann Summers.
Tips to Unwind – FREE Webinar
Samantha Hearne, Mindset and Anxiety Coach tells us how not to stress out over going on holiday! How not to feel guilty about taking time off and enjoy ‘you time’ to unwind and recharge.
Interview Questions
It's not easy getting the job you want so at Pitman Training we have put together a library of top tips to help you with interview questioning.
Top 10 Tips for Home Learning Success
Do you want to learn at home but are not sure where to start? Check out Pitman Training's top tips for a successful home learning experience!
Interview Tips and Techniques
It's not easy getting the job you want so Pitman Trainings top tips will help Prepare you for your interview with our helpful hints on interview technique.
How to: get the best out of your appraisal
Here’s the top five ways you can make the most of your appraisals. How you can voice your thoughts and aspirations effectively.
Cover Letter Tips
The letter is just as important when applying for a job as your CV and the application itself. See our guide on creating the perfect cover letter.