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Qualities in support staff
In the last two weeks, I have moved teams within the office in which I work. I was working on Programmes; now I have moved to Collaborative and International. The change is a challenge, in that I have not really … Read More
Higher Education Admin Support
As a new blogger for jobs.ac.uk, I have spent some time considering what my first post should talk about. The conclusion I have come to is that there are many positives to a career in Higher Education, and that it … Read More
Working with Consultants
I know many people, particularly in the public sector, are wary of engaging consultants. They see them as outsiders who charge exhorbitant fees and who don’t “understand” the organisation; they tend to deliver lengthy reports, based on superficial research, which call for change … Read More
Improving your Interview Skills For Free
We are currently in an incredibly competitive job market. It is said that there are around 70 applications for every job advertised. This means that if you get an interview you need to make it count, as getting to the … Read More
Tagged: Interviews
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Surviving a Restructure
Universities everywhere seem to be “restructuring” at the moment, and it is a difficult time for staff at all levels. The uncertainty and stress creates a tense atmosphere in which to work and it is often hard to see the … Read More
Tagged: Higher Education, recession
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Do I need a degree to work in Higher Education?
The short answer is no, as universities and colleges are committed to access to their institutions for their employees as well as their students. If you have suitable work experience, and depending of course on the role you’re applying for, … Read More
Dealing with Change at Work
With many planned changes across universities and all workplaces in the current economic climate I thought it might be handy to have a few tips on how to deal with changes at work. In my fairly short career so far … Read More
