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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.