Alison in Action

If you’re currently reading this blog on your phone or computer then you are benefiting from some spectacular feats of engineering. Reading an article online, something millions of people do every day, is only possible thanks to the work of engineers, who play an integral role in the modern world. Due to the technological advances…

Engineering can be a daunting field to break into, but also a very lucrative one. Talented engineers have little issue in finding work as they are always in demand across a variety of sectors. One of the most popular and interesting fields they find employment in is Industrial Engineering, or “IE” for short. Industrial Engineering…

Project management is perhaps one of the most important skillsets to have within any organisation. Every successful organisation, be they companies or governments, must be capable of managing their projects productively and consistently. Effective project management allows for the efficient identification and solution of problems and it underpins the regular operations of organisations across the…

English is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, with the second-highest number of native speakers and the highest number of total speakers when accounting for second language use. With such an enormous scope, it should come as no surprise that there’s an endless amount to know about this fascinating language. We’ve put together…

[email protected] is a South African organisation devoted to providing access to work placement, internships and educational programmes to young people in South Africa. [email protected] is both an Implementation Partner of the state’s Youth Employment Service and an Alison collaborator. The Alison Blog caught up with [email protected]’s Director Erica Kempken, as well as two successful [email protected]…

Alison is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Civil Solidarity Prize by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) for the publication of the free course Coronavirus – What you need to know. The course was published in February last year to help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic by informing people…

While it goes without saying that knowing your field of work inside out is vitally important to your career, there is also the risk of over-specialising to the point of negatively impacting both your own work and the cohesiveness of the business. Devoting too much attention to your own work, without taking into account the…

All around the world, hundreds of thousands of Alison graduates have transformed their studies with Alison into new jobs. And for every Alison graduate in employment, there’s an employer who has recognised the quality education that Alison provides to all its Learners. Three employers from around the world tell us about their experience of hiring…

Soft Skills allow us to work effectively with other people, whether that means coworkers, managers or clients. These skills are fundamental to all workplaces and are an asset in any industry. However, sometimes we can overlook this valuable skillset. It’s crucial to include your Soft Skills on your CV because these skills are often what…

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2020 has just been released and is required reading for anyone in the job market today. The report paints a vivid picture of the future of work and documents the industries which are experiencing the greatest job growth and also the areas facing contraction. 2020 has been…