How has Lockdown changed the job market?
As we draw closer to the midway point of 2020, we can all reflect on what an unusual year it’s been so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. But as the weeks of lockdown have rolled by, we’re becoming used to a new normal.…
The best-paying jobs in 2020 and how to get them
Salary is not the only consideration when you’re looking to improve your career prospects, but having an understanding of the best paying jobs and how to get them can be helpful in planning your career path. As you would expect, medical careers rank highly, but they are far from the only sector with high-paying jobs. We’ve…
Get hired in 2020 with a professional SaaS microcredential
On the 13th of July, our four brand new, industry-endorsed microcredentials for business professionals working with Xero, Salesforce, Tableau, and AWS are going live. These microcredentials have been created in collaboration with world-leading business intelligence tools and SaaS software providers in order to address skills shortages in finance, data science, cloud computing, and customer success management.Read…
How to be productive when home working
So, you’re working from home? Great, right? No more commuting, no more awkward conversations in the staff kitchen. But with all those benefits, there inevitably come challenges. How do I stay focused? How can I manage my schedule? How do I stop my back hurting?We’ve put together a summary of well-known methods on how to…
How to find a new hobby in lockdown
Lockdown is a strange time for us all, no matter what our living arrangements are. Whether you’re working remotely, furloughed, or waiting for the world to wake up again, the days can feel… long. Your usual pastimes might not be enough. It could be time to find a new hobby.Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered.…
Social distancing: Nine alternatives to Netflix parties
As the coronavirus COVDI-19 pandemic ushers in a period of self-isolation for millions worldwide, a whole new way of socialising is being born before our eyes. With official guidelines recommending citizens stay two metres apart, and many countries even banning going outside other than for essential purposes, people are having to create fun new ways to…
What’s the difference between social distancing and self-isolation?
For the latest advice on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization or take guidance from your local government health organisation.Social distancing and isolation measures are being stepped up around the world in an attempt to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to the World…
COVID-19: The best resources for online teaching during coronavirus
Schools across the globe have already closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic – including those in the UK from Friday March 20th – and many more are expected to shutter over the next few weeks. As a result, teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of how to continue their students’ education. While this…
FutureLearn’s Big Day In
Bank holidays and weekends might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the time off. We’ve taken some traditional bank holiday activities and added a FutureLearn twist so that you, your family, housemates or otherwise can keep busy inside together this long weekend. Take a trip to the cinema Write…
How to survive self-isolation – from people who’ve done it
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he was ordering his country into lockdown on 25 March, he single-handedly doubled the number of people globally who had been placed under similar ‘stay at home’ orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic.At this point, ‘lockdown’ is turning into one the greatest mass events in human…
