by Anne Wilson | Jun 2, 2025 | Career Confidence
What can you do when the ground beneath your feet keeps shifting? In higher education, times are tough. If cutbacks are leaving you feeling anxious and uncertain about your institution’s future and your place within it, read on. Tempting though it may be to be...
by Anne Wilson | May 26, 2025 | Career Development
It’s that time of year again…it’s your annual review. Two hours of your life you’re unlikely to get back, while you wonder how you’re going to fill the time with your manager once you get past the small talk. I’ve rarely met anyone...
by Anne Wilson | May 19, 2025 | Career Development
From Enrolment to Employment: The Case for Careers Services to Be at the Heart of Student Success and University Strategy There is a growing disconnect in higher education between what students expect, what universities offer, and what employers need (Jackson, 2023)....
by Anne Wilson | May 5, 2025 | Career Development
You assumed the job was yours. You really wanted it but have just received the news that you’ve not been appointed. It can be especially hard if you’re an internal candidate. How do you react? How you handle rejection says a lot about you, so it’s worth...
by Anne Wilson | Apr 28, 2025 | Careers Resources
I mentioned Career Anchors in a previous post on the free career resources that can help when you’re applying for jobs. In this post, I explore Schein’s questionnaire in more detail. I’m a fan of any questionnaire that develops self-awareness....
