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7 things to do when you get a new job
It’s easy to be carried away on a wave of elation when you get the promotion you’ve worked so hard to get. Making sure you manage your transition well. Read on to explore how.
Timely, tailored staff career development supports change
Times are challenging for staff working in Higher Education. Investing in tailored careers support is one way for leaders to demonstrate the institution cares about staff wellbeing.
How to get promoted in Professional Services- Part 2
Despite the current challenging times in Higher Education, there are still job opportunities. Here I share tips from the employer’s perspective.
How to deal with mansplaining, interruptions and being talked over
Have you experienced mansplaining and being talked over? This is a tongue-in-cheek post which proposes some antidotes.
4 ways to boost your Professional Services career
If you work in Professional Services, you may find that career development is a bit of a lottery. Here are four organisations and initiatives that can help to boost your career.
How To harness AI To Transform Your Career As A Woman In HE
This week, freelance writer Dakota Murphey explores how women working in Higher Education can harness AI to advance their career.
Life Lessons In Leadership- The Highs And Lows
Leadership can be stimulating, rewarding and challenging. Here I share the reflections of seasoned leaders on the highs and lows.
Promotion or Punishment? The Truth About Leadership
If you’re contemplating a move into a leadership role, make sure you proceed with your eyes open. Read on to explore some of the challenges that await you.
How to get promoted in Professional Services – Part 1
With times tough in Higher Education right now, it’s good to get all the help you can when you’re applying for promotion. Here, staff who’ve been promoted share the tips that helped them succeed.
How to develop your career in different directions
You’ve reached a crossroads in your career. On balance and having weighed up the pros and cons of staying or leaving your current role, you know you’re ready for a change. But what direction would be best for you right now? Which of the following scenarios resonates?...
How to squeeze the joy out of your holidays
Holidays are precious. How can you make sure yours lives up to your expectations? Perhaps some of the skills you need at work can help you to get the most from yours.
10 ways Taking On Extra Work Can Boost Your Career
When do you agree to take on additional work? Understanding how it can benefit your career makes it easier to know when to say “yes”.