Subject focus: Get this down, fast! Typing and Shorthand
There are many jobs out there that involve writing or typing information quickly. For example a court clerk typing up everything that goes on in the courtroom or a  journalist  conducting an interview with just a pen and paper. In these scenarios, typing or writing with speed is essential and the ability to record information accurately is paramount.   If you’re considering working in this kind of environment a typing or shorthand course could be the thing that sets your CV apart from the rest. Both can be taken at general all-round further...

Considering college? Dos and don’ts
Psychology, beauty therapy, carpentry, BTEC, A level, NVQ. When it comes to college courses it’s hard to know where to start. Unfortunately, we can’t tell you what to study at sixth form or college. We can however give you some advice for applying for college courses, in the hope of alleviating some of that stress. Our college and sixth form area allows you to search and browse college courses and providers. Before that though, there are some things to consider. We like to keep it simple here at Hotcourses so we’ve come up with some dos and don’ts for...