Monthly Archives: February 2008

Butcher, baker, candlestick maker?

number of jobs in my job title: 1 roles I actually perform: errr…..too many to mention! It has been an exciting few months for me, getting married and buying a house as well as, of course, getting my dream job. … Read More »

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Informal contact? Always use it!

It’s easy when applying for a large number of jobs at the same time to give less than 100% to each one, especially if you have had experience of rejection that have made you a bit dispirited. However it’s really … Read More »

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Is your CV a work of fiction?!

As I now spend many hours on the train each week doing my commute to work, I end up reading all sorts of those free papers that now litter our public transport network. I noticed an article at the start … Read More »

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Don't forget the poor jobseeker!

This time of year it is so easy to become engrossed in academic life and forget those who are still struggling to find a tenured or permanent position in our Higher Education system. As marking, dissertation planning, course designing and … Read More »

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