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Your personal action plan

Things may be gloomy with the economy, but there are lots of ways that you can use the R word as the impetus you need to make positive changes in your life.

Could it be time for you to update your skills? Improving your knowledge will give you renewed confidence and will sharpen your competitive edge. Maybe things are looking shaky in your industry and the time's come to re-train completely. If so, do you need some help identifying growth areas?

Perhaps you've lost your job in the recent turmoil. If so, what help is available? How do you know you're getting everything you're entitled to?

Hopefully our Careers Advisory Service can offer some help and inspiration.

Skills health check

How will your skills stand up to tougher times? Get help to identify areas where you can improve
 

Growth areas

Believe it or not, some industries are flourishing despite the bleak economic conditions. Find out who's holding up the best

Update your skills

Keen to broaden your knowledge?
Interested in re-training?
Let us help you get off to the start you need

Redundancy guide

At risk of redundancy? Not sure what you're entitled to? Get clued up on your rights and responsibilities with our quick guide

CV help

A good CV is a must in a competitive job market. Make the most of your skills and experience with our hints and tips

"With the major changes at work and the future looking uncertain, I decided to do something to formalise my skills and experience" Dermot Cronin, MBA student. Fact: Every year we help thousands of professionals to develop their careers
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