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Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?
Money & Business

Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?

...ask their permission first) You do not need to include: nationality (unless you will need a UK work permit) marital status details and ages of children your health status school and university address examining boards minor qualifications unrelated to the post applied for You can find further support with developing an effective CV as part of the Learning To Learn course...
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A reader's guide to Ulysses
History & The Arts

A reader's guide to Ulysses

...'Bloomsday'. During the course of the day, literary events are held in Dublin to commemorate Joyce and his work. Where does Bloomsday start - and what places in Dublin are important for Bloomsday? There are hundreds of ways to celebrate! If you need some inspiration, feel free to start with our interactive map below. @@PLUGINFILE@@/Bloomsday%20map.h5p?time=1717765290731...
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Water in Ethiopia
Nature & Environment

Water in Ethiopia

...course U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world... Water in Ethiopia A short introduction to this album. Water - a human right Access to water in Ethiopia can be a matter of life or death. This is brief look at the lives of people for whom an adequate water supply can never be taken for granted. Water in rural Ethiopia A day in the life of Yeshiemebet Zewdu., a...
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A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015

...courses, attracts participants from around the world to Southwest Donegal. Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, one of the founders of Oideas Gael, discusses the shift in language usage in the area in a conversation with Cillian Mac Gabhann. When interviewed for this article in 2015, Liam Ó Cuinneagáin wrote: "Bhí an Ghaeilge in gach uile áit thart orm agus mé ag fás aníos sa...
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Darwin explores the Sierra de la Ventana
History & The Arts

Darwin explores the Sierra de la Ventana

...course to the sea, it is quite impassable, and hence makes a most useful barrier against the Indians. [Sierra de la Ventana] Sierra de la Ventana Insignificant as this stream is, the Jesuit Falconer, whose information is generally so very correct, figures it as a considerable river, rising at the foot of the Cordillera. With respect to its source, I do not doubt that this...
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After Manchester: The strength of the city
Digital & Computing

After Manchester: The strength of the city

...course, this being Manchester, the offer of: “an unlimited supply of tea”. #RoomforManchester if anybody needs somewhere to stay - we have plenty of spare beds & blankets + an unlimited supply of tea. Please DM. — Rosie Connor (@RosieConnor1) May 22, 2017 #roomformanchester in fallowfield, house of 7 girls, have a double bed, sofas and tea pls contact if you need...
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Calling the game: Sexism in World Cup punditry
Health, Sports & Psychology

Calling the game: Sexism in World Cup punditry

...course, these aren’t the first incidents of sexism in British football punditry. Women have faced discrimination as they fought for meaningful punditry positions. When the broadcaster Jacqui Oatley became the first female commentator on Match of the Day in 2007, the media’s response was “from Motty to Totty”. What is different this time is that these incidents...
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How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
Society, Politics & Law

How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health

...course, the details vary at different ages, in different cultures. One thing that stands out is that this FACE principle seems to apply right across the life course. The updated World Happiness Report reflects on many of the same issues and it is great to see so much convergence of academic thought as schools, governments and NGOs start to engage with this agenda in a...
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