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Tag Archives: Non-academics
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
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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The Recession Challenge for Non-Academics – Part II
Picking up from where we left off with the previous post, here are some tips to make you a more valuable employee and hopefully survive the recession: Find out what your department’s core needs are and get to know how … Read More
Tagged: Non-academics, recession
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The Recession Challenge for Non-Academics – Part I
They say that recessions take about a year to be felt in the public sector. If this is true, then the year ahead is going to be a tough one for higher education institutions. Budget restrictions, cost cuts and employee … Read More
Tagged: Non-academics, recession, redundancy
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UK Higher Education: An Industry Open to All
I was talking to a friend who works for a university in a non-academic post. She has been there for a couple of years and feels that her current role has reached the point where there is no prospect for … Read More
