Articles by Sophie Austin
Sophie Austin, Site Manager for findcourses.co.uk moved to Sweden in 2017 from London, England, where she spent 3 years working in the education sector.
Sophie has a First Class Bachelor’s Degree from King’s College London and a Masters in Creative Writing from Stockholm University. A qualified writer, alongside her work Sophie has written two books and is a contributing writer for the 2019 UK L&D Report.
She writes predominantly on the following topics:
- Whitepapers and reports
- HR and L&D Trends
- Apprenticeships
- Salary and skills guides
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Last updated: 16/12/2020
We know that the end of the year is typically a time for resolutions, for giving up chocolate or for exercising more. But we think that resolutions should be about reflection. That's why we've come up with 3 quick steps to help you write the best new year's resolution you'll ever write.
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Last updated: 08/12/2020
What's the UK average salary in 2020/21? How has the global pandemic effected our earnings? Are you earning more or less than those the same age as you? Find out all this and more in our 2020/21 update!
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Last updated: 13/11/2020
It entertains us, provides us with knowledge and helps us to understand topics of enduring importance. But just how important is literature in today's fast-paced and increasingly digitised society?
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Last updated: 15/07/2019
Find out what strategies companies are employing to ensure they make themost of ‘The Apprenticeship Levy’. When you think of the term apprentice, often what springs to mind is someone fresh out ofschool looking to take the first step on the career ladder. Many still don’t realise that there are a wealth of apprenticeships at bachelor’s and even master’s level aimed at training every level of the w ...
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Last updated: 12/08/2020
Are you ready to converse more effectively, cultivate better relationships and change every aspect of your life for the better? With a these 5 tips everyone can become a more articulate and captivating communicator.
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Last updated: 08/12/2020
Average Salary (UK) of over 400 Jobs Revealed. Have you ever wondered whether you’re getting paid enough? The Office of National Statistics has released new figures showing the average UK salary for over 400 job roles, from gardeners to artists, IT technicians to sales and marketing managers. Their yearly survey showed that the average salary for men and women combined was £29,009, which includes...
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Last updated: 10/07/2019
There are a lot of assumptions about professional training. But how many are grounded in fact? We've identified and debunked some of the more common myths in this infographic. Some of these stats may surprise you...
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Last updated: 10/12/2019
Developing your career in financial services can seem like a daunting prospect – particularly when trying to understand Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) qualifications and requirements. Here at FindCourses, we’ve unpicked some of the complexity and put together a handy guide to understanding FCA requirements for professional development in finance.
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Last updated: 16/07/2019
Curious about the new Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and how it differs from the previous Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)? Find out all you need to know about the change and learn how it impacts both learners and awarding organisations.
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