The Internet is full of opportunities for self-teaching and the ability to learn about almost any topic, industry, or skill without ever having to leave the sofa. But online learning isn’t for everyone and presents just as many disadvantages as it does advantages. In...
Security Industry Authority (SIA) have announced that there will be further changes to the training you will need to take before you can get a front line SIA licence. In addition to the changes in April 2021, there will be more changes in October 2021 and April 2022:...
On 1 April 2021, the SIA will introduce updated qualifications for all sectors except Close Protection. From 1 April 2021, you must have a first aid qualification before you can apply for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence. On 1 October 2021, the SIA will...
We are pleased to announce that all classroom training is running as scheduled. We will be providing you with PPE throughout the course and ensuring you are kept safe following government guidelines. All candidates will have their temperature checked before they start...
While a first impression is often formed in seconds, it can last for an eternity. Although this may sound profound, it holds value in today’s competitive job market. During a job interview, first impressions are critical, with studies showing it takes just 7 seconds...
Are you thinking about applying for a new job? Maybe you should rethink your CV game. Statistics show that on average recruiters spend 6 seconds scanning through a CV. Doesn’t sound like much, right? So you have got to make those seconds count! Every recruiter has a...
Experts believe that the rise of robots in the workplace will account for unemployment rates greater than 50% within the next 30 years. Some are calling it humanity’s biggest challenge yet, as Professor Moshe Vardi of Rice University warns, “we are approaching a time...
Still looking for that job? Fed up of searching job boards and picking up the local paper only to find the same positions listed week in, week out? Fear not – there are ways you can reignite your job hunt. Broadening your horizons while job hunting may feel a...
Security has never been an easy industry. By its very nature, it mixes danger with responsibility and the ability to keep one’s composure when things get fractious. As a result, it requires a very specific set of skills from anyone wishing to become a security guard....
Sweaty palms, jiggling legs, concerns about forgetting past qualifications and making a fool of yourself; the moments before a job interview can be tense and incredibly nerve-wracking. We’ve all been there. In reality, there is no magical formula for banishing job...
