I’ve finally escaped a toxic work culture but how do I avoid repeating the same patterns?

My job mixed with personal responsibilities has left me feeling burnt out... how do I stop feeling so overwhelmed?

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who feels their confidence has been chipped away by a toxic culture at their current employer. 1 Karren Brady gives you career advice Q) I’ve worked in the same… I’ve finally escaped a toxic work culture but … Read more

Bosses encouraged to hire more back-to-work staff to combat mounting skills shortage

Bosses encouraged to hire more back-to-work staff to combat mounting skills shortage

THERE are many reasons people take time out from their careers – but getting back into the jobs market after an extended time away can prove tricky. Around 1.5million women and 200,000 men are currently on a career break, according to ONS figures, and helping more of them return to employment… Bosses encouraged to hire … Read more

I’ve qualified as a counsellor but keep questioning whether I’ve chosen the right career for me

My job mixed with personal responsibilities has left me feeling burnt out... how do I stop feeling so overwhelmed?

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who is questioning whether she has chosen the right career. 1 Karren Brady gives you career advice Q) I recently qualified as a registered counsellor. While I loved the… I’ve qualified as a counsellor but keep questioning … Read more

Major energy firm hiring 400 new apprentices – here’s how to apply

Major energy firm hiring 400 new apprentices - here's how to apply

A HUGE UK energy firm has announced more than 400 apprenticeship positions as its jobs drive is set to hit Scotland. British Gas is advertising the new roles as it continues towards its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions. 2 The organisation is advertising roles as it aims to reach its goal… Major energy … Read more

I’m being made redundant but want to set up as a freelancer – do you have any advice?

My job mixed with personal responsibilities has left me feeling burnt out... how do I stop feeling so overwhelmed?

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who is being made redundant. 1 Karren Brady gives you career advice Q) My manager has told me my role is being made redundant. Things have been a little rocky at the… I’m being made redundant but … Read more

How to improve your skillset with apprenticeships to be a cut above in 660 careers

How to improve your skillset with apprenticeships to be a cut above in 660 careers

IMPROVING your skillset is a great way to find, and keep, a job – and getting paid to upskill through an apprenticeship is the perfect way to do that. Monday is the start of National Apprenticeship Week, the annual celebration design­ed to shine a light on the “earn as you learn” schemes. How to improve … Read more

How can I be more like my extroverted manager and speak up more?

My job mixed with personal responsibilities has left me feeling burnt out... how do I stop feeling so overwhelmed?

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who wants to learn how to be more resilient like her very confident manager. 1 Karren Brady gives you career advice Q: My manager is a very confident, loud,… How can I be more like my extroverted … Read more

Britain’s move towards renewable energy could deliver up to 725,000 new jobs

Britain's move towards renewable energy could deliver up to 725,000 new jobs

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband’s plans for Net Zero may be facing scrutiny, but there’s no doubt the renewable energy industry is becoming an attractive place to work. Recent studies suggest that 84 per cent of consumers support the use of wind power, solar energy and biomass to provide… Britain’s move towards renewable energy could deliver … Read more

Karren Brady on how to fix your career in 2025 – from nailing an interview to getting a pay rise and avoiding burnout

Karren Brady on how to fix your career in 2025 - from nailing an interview to getting a pay rise and avoiding burnout

FROM nailing an interview to getting a pay rise, navigating the career ladder can be tricky. Follow Karren Brady’s top tips to give your work life a makeover in 2025. 2 Karren Brady on how to fix your career in 2025 – from nailing an interview to getting a pay rise and avoiding burnoutCredit:… Karren … Read more

My son has a chance to get into acting, but I am worried about how he’ll react to rejection

My job mixed with personal responsibilities has left me feeling burnt out... how do I stop feeling so overwhelmed?

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who is worried about how her son might react to rejection in the world of showbusiness – and how it could impact his school work. 1 Karren Brady gives you career… My son has a chance to … Read more