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Category Archives: Job Hunting
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
New Year, New Career? Why not try working in Higher Education?
This is my first post and this blog is one of my own New Year’s Resolutions that so many of us have. This started me thinking about how many people plan on changing career at the start of the year, … Read More
Tagged: Higher Education, Job Hunting, Non-academics, university
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What NOT to say in an interview
If you have an interview coming up and you want to boost your chances of doing well, here are some things that you should avoid saying.
New Year Career Resolutions
Happy New Year to everyone! Like every year, it’s appropriate to start with resolutions for the year ahead. And since this is a career-related blog, what’s better than a few career resolutions?
How to determine whether to apply for a position
In most sectors, it will probably not pay if you send out hundreds of applications for any position that is of remote interest. You first need to make the choice yourself and distinguish the ones you HAVE TO apply to, … Read More
