by Anne Wilson | Nov 20, 2024 | Career Development
This is my second post on the theme of bad managers. This week, more examples of unacceptable behaviours from those in positions of responsibility. Names have been changed to protect the identity of complainants. Lack of leadership and professionalism ‘Attending...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 20, 2024 | Career Development
I recently invited my LinkedIn connections to share their experiences of bad managers. My invitation arose following a conversation with one of my connections who had shared a criticism about their line manager. Well you didn’t disappoint. I very quickly...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 28, 2024 | Careers Resources, Gender Equality
Application forms can be both frustrating and time-consuming to complete. In fact some universities are now starting to request a CV and cover letter without the requirement to spend hours on an often badly designed online form, which is good news. For those still...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Careers Resources
Your CV matters. Some universities are starting to drop the requirement for an application form, so your CV (with supporting information or a personal statement) will become even more important than previously. I’ve shortlisted from hundreds of CVs and applications....
by Anne Wilson | Oct 14, 2024 | What do you want from a career?
My favourite part of working as a careers professional is that everything is relevant; every article, conversation, choice and story. So when I came across Pixar’s Emma Coates’ 22 rules for telling great stories – the overlaps with how to make good career...
