Being an effective communicator is critical. Good verbal communication skills can help improve relationships, increase engagement and productivity when working with others, and build trust. Clarity of message decreases the possibility of conflict and helps resolve it quicker if it does arise. Therefore, developing communication skills is key to achieving and excelling in leadership roles.
Resilience is perhaps one of the most talked-about soft skills, however, not everyone understands what being resilient means and how to build this skill. We’ve compiled the five most asked questions about resilience and will answer them in this blog to help you understand this crucial skill.
EtonX has launched new versions of courses for all three of our goals: Become a Leader, Get into University and Start a Career. The changes reflect student feedback and assessment data. It’s not just students that we encourage to adopt a growth mindset. At EtonX we take a proactive approach to learning and development ourselves!
Growth mindset is an increasingly popular concept in education, and for good reason. Not only has it been shown to improve student wellbeing, but a recent PISA report highlights that students with a growth mindset also performed better in reading, science and maths than their peers who demonstrated a fixed mindset. But how do you
Entrepreneurship is an increasingly popular career choice, with over half of British young people between the ages of 14-25 having thought about starting (or having already started) a business.
The biggest misconception of Oxbridge interviews – or any academic university interview – is that your interviewer will “test” you by asking something outside the box, like how many atoms are in the room.
The past year has seen Covid-19 alter the landscape of university admissions significantly, with the cancellation of A-level exams and universities moving open days and admissions interviews online.
The pandemic has significantly shifted the landscape of university applications, making it more competitive than ever however, there are some steps you can take to make sure you’re set out to succeed and achieve your goals.
The BMAT tests your ability to apply your scientific knowledge to new problems, think critically, and follow instructions. Top BMAT candidates will also be able to determine patterns from data and communicate clearly in written English.
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website. As well as a brand-new look and feel, we have also reimagined how we present our catalogue of courses to better help students choose the right courses for achieving their goals.