Let your CV show your potential
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When your CV reaches a prospective employer it needs to stand out against the competition to make it through the first round of rejections. Errors such as spelling mistakes, bad…
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Keeping a record of achievements: why it’s important to remember the things you forgot
Adam Greenwood -
Working in student support is certainly a fulfilling and worthy area of employment in a University environment. Of course, a University thrives on the academic quality and the teaching spaces.…
Supporting The Role Of Academics As An Administrator
Mitzi Waltz -
If you are new to working in university administration, you will need to develop an understanding of what’s different about supporting academics and other administrative roles you may have held.…
How far Is Too Far In An Interview?
Nicholas Laws -
I’ve probably chaired or participated in nearly 50 interviews since my employment at the University of Westminster. I’ve done all right and I’m proud of the team I have created…
Surviving a Restructure
Jonathan Nimmo -
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…
Do I need a degree to work in Higher Education?
Danielle Perigoe -
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,…
What NOT to say in an interview
Christina Tsirou -
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.
How can a temp job boost your career prospects?
Christina Tsirou -
A temp job is definitely not ideal. It’s not something you want to be into for your whole life, it doesn’t offer job security and it probably pays less too.…
The other parts of the interview – Part III
Christina Tsirou -
The next part to be analyzed is the in-tray exercises. These use realistic scenarios which you are likely to face in your role and are designed to test how you…
Working in Higher Education: all you need to know – Part II
Christina Tsirou -
If after reading Part I you would still like to go for a non-academic position in Higher Education, here are some tips on how to improve your chances.
