I finished school but I haven’t finished my education

Completing school or college is a relief for some people – the end of tests, assessments, exams and all that stress. But leaving school is where real education begins and continues throughout your life. This time, you are more in control, you decide what skills you need to achieve happiness, success and life in abundance.

It is even more important for immigrants in London to develop their skills. The slowing factor to achieve a successful career in England is that your education and work experience may not be easily transferable. The first step is to get relevant certificates, or qualifications so that they are recognizable by English employers. Whether you are an electrician, a lawyer, a nurse, an accountant or an IT technician, laws and conventions may be different from your home country so you need to adjust your knowledge to the local standards.

And what about cultural differences in the workplace? Do you remember about saying ‘How are you?’ and giving a smile, small talk about the weather or complaining about the tube service, telephone manners, Friday evening at the pub, and the extra pair of flat shoes in the handbag to change from high heels? Each profession may have some specific rules of conduct and it’s worth learning about them so you can put your best foot forward.

Everyone comes to London for a reason. Whatever the reason, developing your personal skills will help you to improve your quality of life.  Learning about leadership, self-actualization, confidence, creativity and motivation will give you tools that can help you in building your career as well as enhancing your personal life. Discover your weaknesses and strengths, improve your communication skills and body language, and in no time you you will reach your goals!

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