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Employment & Skills
317 stories from the Vinspired community.
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Celebrating the Naz Legacy Foundation’s 5th Anniversary
A Milestone in Championing Diversity and Integration Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 5th anniversary of the Naz Legacy Foundation R...
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How to Make New Friends
‘There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship’ – Thomas Aquinas. Creating new friendships can sometimes seem like a mount...
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Why Volunteer?
Discover the Motivation and Top Reasons to Get Involved Are you considering volunteering but unsure where to start or what’s in it for you? Whethe...
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How Vinspired Supports Young People Alongside the Government’s New
You might have seen the headlines this week. The government has announced a major new push to expand apprenticeship opportunities for young people....
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Don't Let Them Drift Away: Why Year-End is Critical for Volunteer
As another busy year draws to a close, your to-do list as a volunteer coordinator or program manager is likely a mile long. Wrapping up projects, r...
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How to Get Your First Job With No Experience in the UK: The
The 'No Experience' Catch-22: How to Break the Cycle You've seen it a hundred times: "Entry-level position. Two years' experience required." It's m...
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Why Do Volunteers Quit? The 2026 Retention Blueprint: From
Why do volunteers quit? This is the question currently keeping volunteer managers awake across the UK. You have spent weeks recruiting, yet the dat...
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Gap Year Ideas 2026: How to Build a Professional Portfolio Through
Breaking the Experience Paradox You want your first "real" job, but the job description says you need two years of experience. You look at your CV ...
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Why Youth Volunteering is the Ultimate ROI for UK Organisations in
As we move through IVY 2026, the International Year of Volunteers, the UK workforce landscape is shifting. With the gap between education and emplo...
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How Volunteering Boosts Employability: The Ultimate Career Hack
Happy** International Volunteering Day**! 🌍 Traditionally, today is about celebrating the warm feeling of giving back. Yes, altruism is at the hea...
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Write a Captivating Cover Letter: 10 Steps to Getting a Job
Crafting a compelling cover letter is a critical step in landing your dream job. Once you’ve gained some work experience and crafted an amazing CV,...