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Feeling like a fraud: How to manage imposter syndrome in the workplace

How do we get over those doubts of never feeling good enough in our careers and stop imposter syndrome from taking over?


According to Simply Psychology, imposter syndrome is an internal experience of self doubt and feeling as though you are a fraud or not as competent as others perceive you to be. Imposter syndrome can effect anyone, from school students to CEOs, and can create feelings of inadequacy and a struggle to internalise success.


Based on research from Dr. Valerie Young, the co-f...
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Learning Disability Week: Do you hear me?

Why is it important to continue raising awareness on learning disabilities and keep the conversation ongoing?


With Learning Disability Week approaching on the 17th to 23rd June, UK charity Mencap are celebrating and supporting people with learning disabilities and their families and caregivers. Mencap have a different focus point for each day of the week and this includes the topic, ‘Do you hear me?’.


Caroline Bateman, learning consultant and founder of Achieve Now, explains how her person...
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From hospitality to corporate: The next steps to changing career paths

When is it the right time to transition from hospitality to corporate and pursue your dream career?


The flexibility the hospitality industry can provide can suit many different lifestyles and the sociable aspect can really draw you in. But sometimes the idea of a more stable 9 to 5 routine may start to sound more appealing. 


For Josie Hillier, 25, from Birmingham she originally joined the hospitality sector in January 2021 after feeling lost after graduating from Liverpool John Moores Univ...
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Late dyslexia diagnosis: How a diagnosis can change it all

How can a dyslexia diagnosis validate your struggles and be the key to reaching the support your need?


According to the British Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.


The British Dyslexia Association highlighted the misconception that dyslexia just affects read...
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Balancing Act: How can young carers achieve their career goals?

With young carers dedication knowing no bounds, who knows what these young people can achieve?


With as many as one in five children and young people in the UK being young carers, the challenges they face often are not brought to light. 


A young carer is an individual who is 18 years old or under ‘who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem’. Young carers’ experiences vary and the intensity of responsibilities differ to eac...
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Can our female friendships determine our future careers?

A study found that women with strong female friendships are more likely to get higher positions and pay in the workplace


A study in the Harvard Business Review found that women with a strong female friendship group are more likely to advance to higher positions and pay in the workplace. 


The study found a “female-dominated inner circle of 1 to 3 women landed leadership positions that were 2.5 times higher in authority and pay than those of their female peers lacking this combination.” The...
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How to master an elevator pitch

Hannah runs you through her tips on how to sell yourself in an elevator pitch to an employer in minutes.


An elevator pitch is a brief ‘overview of your professional and educational accomplishments and information relevant to your skills and career goals’ to a potential employer, according to Southern New Hampshire University.


It is a key part of networking and something you should always be prepared for as you never know when a work opportunity will arise.


Hannah, from Werk, offers her...
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Dress for success: Incorporating individual style in the workplace

With varying in dress codes, knowing how to dress whilst also incorporating your own style in the workplace and not losing your self identity can be hard. Work attire has gone from crafting five professional outfits a week to slippers and joggers on Zoom in Covid. Especially after the Covid Pandemic, a rise in remote and hybrid working has led to a change in work attire norms and expectations. 


With a new generation entering the workforce, how can the likes of Gen Z incorporate a love for sel...
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“Every no brings you closer to a yes”: How to turn job rejection into redirection

Elizabeth Willetts tells you how to turn job rejection into redirection


Getting rejected from a job is hard, especially when you prepared and researched for the role and envisioned yourself at that company. 


So how can you take a knock to your confidence as a learning opportunity to develop your career and interview skills? Werk spoke to Elizabeth Willetts, founder and director of Investing in Women, on how to turn rejection into redirection. 


She said: “First off, don’t take it persona...
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In it for the long run: When dedication is the key to reaching your career goals

Praising the women who have shown that passion and dedication is the key to reaching your career goals


What does it mean to be ‘in it for the long run’? Is it the importance of perseverance or what about when your passion requires years of education and qualifications?


For many careers across the country, a degree is just not enough. Fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Architecture and Engineering require years of further qualifications and are some of the most time consuming and expe...
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Baby steps: Young mothers on a mission to succeed in the working world

Integrating work and education with parenthood is hard no matter your age, but what happens if you have children earlier than most? Young mothers are breaking barriers everyday and changing the narrative of how a woman’s life should pan out. The old fashioned stereotype that a woman must build her career up, get married, have children and stay at home to care for them is outdated. Nowadays, women no longer need to give up on their goals after having a child. 


For young mother Molly McCartney,...
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Reaching the platform to social success

Social media can be overwhelming, with new trends arising every day and activity being hit or miss, it can be hard to reach social success


What about when it comes to social media for your business? Whether your a small business navigating the working world or a corporate company that is struggling to find their place in this creative realm, social media can be an effective tool to expand your audience.



Knowing where to start can be daunting, that’s why we spoke to Harvey Morton, a digit...
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Crafting a CV: A guide on how to stand out in job applications

Crafting a CV can be difficult and confusing when there are so many different types and styles for every different career. 


Hannah, one of our writers at Werk, runs you through her advice on how to create a personalised CV that will stand out in the working world.


With crafting a CV, it should be personalised for the job you are applying for and your skills should demonstrate what is stated in the job description. Werk spoke to Patricia Mellars, a ‘Placements, Employability & External Rel...
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Music Album: Eternal Sunshine Review

It’s been nearly four years since Positions was released which highlighted that sensual honeymoon stage of love, whereas Eternal Sunshine shows the end of a relationship and the urge to hold onto the memories.

With a range of genres from disco to pop to R&B, this album is a breath of fresh air into the charts as Ariana’s storytelling shines through with her angelic harmonies and raw lyrics.

The album starts with a question in the heavenly track ‘Intro (end of the world)’ asking, “How can I tel
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It's time for festive activities

A run down all the festivities to get you in the Christmas spirit!

it may be hard to get into that Christmas spirit. But with so many events and

Plan the perfect day out at the Sheffield Christmas Market and wrap up warm in the

sauce. Why not make a night of it and go to one of Sheffield City Hall’s Christmas

Actually on the big screen and hearing the orchestral version of ‘God Only Knows’ by

Then top it all off with a hearty English pub meal to fill you up in these winter months.

and brin
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