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The future of work in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift, and both employees, as well as companies, need to be aware of these changes and adapt to them in order to stay ahead of the curve.

As part of Looking Ahead 2023, General Assembly brought together an exciting panel of industry experts to share their thoughts and insights on the evolving landscape of the UK job market. 

Moderated by Ashka Raval, career coach at General Assembly, the panel consisted of:

• Anne Benedict, Chief People Officer at COMPASS Pathways
• Natasha Stanley, Head Career Coach and Experience Designer at Careershifters
• Richard Wood, Organisational Design & Transformation Partner at The Ready

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Rebecca Szymczak, aka Cardsy B, author of The Saturn Diaries and tarot reader to the stars, consulted her cards and has tips for which signs should dive deep into March’s Piscean intuition to implement new strategies and which signs should pause until the equinox at month’s end to make any sudden moves. She also has some cosmic timing suggestions regarding when to schedule important meetings and when to make requests from bosses and clients.

March is the breakthrough month between winter and spring, which also acts as the catalyst for more light and illumination to enter, especially regarding areas where we may have felt stuck or stagnant. We enter March in Pisces season with Mercury, the planet of communication, also in Pisces, meaning paying attention to our intuition and non-verbal cues when making decisions at work is even more critical than ever. Right before the new moon in Pisces on March 10, Venus moves into Aquarius, encouraging us to be mindful of what we share and with whom regarding new ventures and upcoming career plans — timing is everything this month. On March 19, the spring equinox brings a powerful, energetic recalibration of equal parts light and darkness to aid us in re-centering ourselves and our goals. We wrap the month with the full moon in Libra on March 25. This full moon is also a lunar eclipse that, due to its Libra placement, will be particularly beneficial to those working in legal, communications, and tech-related roles.

All signs will receive new insights and a deeper understanding of where you’re headed in the next steps of your career this month. Pisces season is all about getting in touch with your most authentic self and bringing that out to the world — so read on to see what the cards have in store.

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During Looking Ahead 2023, General Assembly brought together an exciting panel of industry experts to share their thoughts on the dynamic and ever-changing Australia job market.

As the traditional structures of the job market in Australia continue to transform, being able to not only understand these changes — but also adapt to them — is increasingly vital for both companies and employees in order to stay competitive. 

Moderated by Huon Latham, Senior Manager of Outcomes, APAC at General Assembly, the panel consisted of:

• Andrew Steeds, Head of Talent Acquisition at Capgemini (Australia/New Zealand)
• Bhavna Gaundar, Head of Talent Acquisition at NCS Australia
• Michelle Fotheringham, Founder and CEO at Werkling
• Joanna Politis, Head of Talent Acquisition at IBM (Australia/New Zealand)

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You heard it here first: In 2024, coding skills will break free from confinement to traditional tech roles and prove their mettle as essential, strategic assets across all industries. Because while “software engineer” is still a hot career to pursue, coding skills are increasingly helping workers solve problems in a variety of non-coding roles. No matter your industry or company, programming proficiency fosters innovation, efficiency, and adaptation — all valuable assets to thriving in this era of digital transformation, automation, and artificial intelligence. 

Let’s dig in to uncover why computer programmer skills are worth your time and effort in the new year. 

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At General Assembly, we’re all about connections. We bring tech talent and top companies together to create a future of work where everyone can thrive. And we believe quality tech skill education should be accessible to anyone, no matter where you are in your search for the perfect career.

We offer a variety of learning formats, ranging from free two-hour webinars to full-time, career-changing bootcamps — and many options in between — to help our learners find their perfect tech fit (and ultimately, their dream career). No matter the format, all our courses cover the in-demand tools and concepts of today’s top tech disciplines — coding, UX design, data, product management, and more.

Maybe you’re already over the moon and committed to a certain tech discipline. Or maybe you’re still exploring the field and looking to “date” a tech skill (or two, or three) at GA to find your perfect tech career match. Read on for a step-by-step dating guide to find “the one.”

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