If you are struggling to identify and develop your talents and skills, it might be time to think about how to work on your strengths and weaknesses. You can do this by using tools and resources available to you. The key is to find a way to get a real-time, objective opinion about your strengths …
If you are anything like me then you may have heard a lot about productivity hacks. However, you may wonder what they even do. In short, productivity hacks are little things that can really increase your productivity. This includes things like using a timer in the morning or evening to help you get through your …
No matter what work place you find yourself in, there is always a high chance that you are going to experience some form of stress at some point in your role. Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life, but what matters is how you deal with the stressful situations you encounter. We wanted to …
Modern day business is nearly entirely conducted online. This means that nearly all companies must ensure that they offer a digital marketplace for their consumers. Consumers could easily become frustrated at a business if they do not offer easy techniques for them to utilise in order to purchase from the company. This can regularly prove …
The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act is a piece of legislation that came into effect on October 1st 2010. It replaced previous legislation such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The Equality Act brings 116 individual bits of legislation together into one act. Combined they make up an …
If you are looking for employment but aren’t sure if you have the right skills that employers are looking for then you should follow this guide. The team at Use My Ability have come up with a list of ways that you can improve your employability skills. This is useful because following the steps in …
Deciding To Go It Alone There are many reasons to become self-employed. A lot of people fantasise about it, but there are a lot of disadvantages that people don’t always consider. Weighing up the pros and cons will allow you to make a more informed decision and decide if becoming self-employed is the right thing …
The working environment is becoming a more and more inclusive place. Employers are opting for more labour hire of people with disabilities than ever before and as long as the person they are hiring can perform well and has a good working attitude, then disability shouldn’t matter. Even though workplace attitudes are changing, there are …
It is well known that knowing how to drive can look really good on your CV. Intensive driving courses can be great for both those looking to learn to drive fast and for those who suffer from handicaps that affect your memory or attention span. There are many companies across the UK who provide intensive …
At Use My Ability we try our best to help those with impairments to find a job that they will enjoy. There are many ways that we can help you find employment by giving you advice on the following: Developing your skills Abilities to support employment skills Impacts impairments have on abilities Different approaches to …
