soft skills

Soft Skills are becoming increasingly essential for career success and mobility. If you’re looking for a quickfire way to invest in your future, then adding these soft skill diplomas to your CV will mark you out to potential employers as a personable team player and someone they’ll want as part of their business. Some job-seekers…

Leaving a stable environment to open a business requires faith, time, money, energy, and investment to become successful. But you’ve done the research. You’ve studied the market. Put together a viable business plan and have secured funding. Now the time has come for you to make the leap from being an employee to an employer.…

Three out of four companies provide online learning opportunities for their employees. This just highlights the importance of continuous skill development in the corporate world.  With economic shifts, tech advancements, and changing workforce dynamics, the job market continues to change. For one, remote work is more common than ever after the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty-eight percent…

“My name is Sylvia Kaur. I’m a Project and Programme Manager and I have worked for companies both in the UK and the Middle East.” How did you learn about Alison? When I first moved to the Middle East, I had a job in which I needed to know about sales, marketing and the financial…

“My name is Amgad Mohammed. I am forty years old and I am a chemist. Last summer, I found Alison by searching the internet for platforms I could use to improve my skills.” What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? I don’t remember because I’ve studied a lot of…

Justine Dalke is a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and holds a variety of specialised teaching qualifications, including teaching grammar, business English, and test preparation. She has worked in classrooms around the world and taught students from various backgrounds and a diverse range of countries, from Japan to Ukraine to Brazil. Justine…

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…

Written by Liau Alex Social skills are the way we behave, communicate, and connect with others in various social situations. They include things like how we talk to people, listen to them, and work together in groups. These skills are like the building blocks of successful interactions and relationships. In special education, paying attention to…

It might sound as exciting as a trip to the dentist, but digital literacy is a fundamental skill if you want to get the most out of 21st-century living. In our rapidly evolving times, the ability to use the internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply…

In today’s competitive job market, staying relevant is no longer a choice; it’s become necessary in an arena where things can change at the drop of a hat! Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional considering a mid-career change, you need to practise constant adaptation and a proactive approach to career development. Below,…