Blogs

Welcome to the our blog. Here you’ll find all sorts of useful articles and resources to help you along your education and career journey.

A New Working Routine for the New Year

A New Working Routine for the New Year

Do you want to reinvent your working self this New Year? Read this blog and pick up some points on how to achieve this. Success in 2019 is only a few changes away.

How to Get Organised in 2019

How to Get Organised in 2019

A new year means a fresh start, and what better way to kick off 2019 than by getting organised? We've compiled the top tips for getting your life in order.

A Jack of All Trades

A Jack of All Trades

Jack of all trades, master of none. This article investigates the meaning behind this saying and looks at whether it is detrimental to your career.

How To: Delegate Effectively

How To: Delegate Effectively

Here you can find tips on how to be successful at leading and delegating. Action these tips for further effectiveness and greater performance.

Asking Your Employer To Pay For Your Training – Free Template

Asking Your Employer To Pay For Your Training – Free Template

Download a free letter template for asking permission from your employer to pay for training costs. This will provide you with the best approach.

GUEST BLOG: There is no such thing as a Work Life Balance!

GUEST BLOG: There is no such thing as a Work Life Balance!

Do you ever feel like you're always working and never have time for yourself? Here's why work life balance doesn't exist - and what you can do about it!

FREE LinkedIn Masterclass – How to Supercharge your online presence

FREE LinkedIn Masterclass – How to Supercharge your online presence

Learn how to use LinkedIn like a professional with this free and comprehensive masterclass from social media expert Jennifer Corcoran.

How to be your Authentic Self at Work

How to be your Authentic Self at Work

As part of Pitman's #pressforprogress campaign, we present you with this video by Gina Battye on how to be your authentic self at work.

Developing Self-Discipline

Developing Self-Discipline

In order to achieve success, you need to develop self-discipline. Here's how you can do it and the benefits of having this important skill.

Tips for Your CV

Tips for Your CV

CVs are more than just a list of your work history and qualifications. Here, we offer tips you can use to help yours stand out from the crowd.

Further Cover Letter Tips

Further Cover Letter Tips

Your covering letter can help you stand out from the crowd of applicants that are all desperate for the same position.

Typing Test

Typing Test

Test your typing speed online and compare with friends and colleagues! Find out your typing speed with our 60 seconds test. Take our free typing speed test now!

Holidays (The Pitman View)

Holidays (The Pitman View)

Looking to take a break from your job for some rest and relaxation? Check out our top tips on how to prepare so you can make the most of your time off!

Pitman Head Office and the team in Moscow rooting for success in the World Cup!

Pitman Head Office and the team in Moscow rooting for success in the World Cup!

Pitman Head Office and the team in Pitman Training Moscow rooting for success in the World Cup!

Going to University

Going to University

Choosing whether to go to University can be a challenging decision to make. Pitman weigh up whether degree or vocational education is better suited to you.

How to: Reclaim Your Time

How to: Reclaim Your Time

Not enough hours in the day? Read on for some tips on how to effectively manage your time...

Much to do about Motivation

Much to do about Motivation

Feeling unmotivated at work? Here, we discuss some easy steps you can take to help reignite your passion for your career and find renewed motivation.

The Pitman View on… Building Self-Confidence

The Pitman View on… Building Self-Confidence

Discover how you can boost your confidence and feel more in control with our top tips and expert advice - from the team at Pitman Training.