by Anne Wilson | May 10, 2026 | Career Change, Careers Resources
There have been many gloomy articles in the Press in recent months about the number of job applications candidates are making, without managing to land an interview. In one article, a graduate had applied for 500 jobs without success. My automatic response was,...
by Anne Wilson | Apr 20, 2026 | Career Change, Career Development
Often, the skills and experiences you’ve developed in your current role won’t map neatly onto what you need in a new one—especially if you’ve moved not just jobs, but careers. The initial fit can feel uncomfortable as you learn how to operate in a new environment....
by Anne Wilson | Mar 9, 2026 | Career Change, Career Development
My previous post explored career change and how to approach it. Here, I outline several practical steps to help you move forward and take action if you’re looking to reinvent yourself. In ‘Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 2, 2026 | Career Change, What do you want from a career?
How do you make an effective career change? In ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the phrase “curiouser and curiouser!” captures Alice’s insatiable drive to explore the absurdities of Wonderland. It emphasises the importance of having an open mind...
by Anne Wilson | Feb 23, 2026 | Career Change, What do you want from a career?
Why Career Transitions Feel So Hard One of the hardest parts when contemplating career change is letting go of your former career identity. We cling to the familiarity of what we know. Moving from one role into another requires a psychological shift—a willingness to...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 8, 2025 | Career Change, Careers Resources
Earlier this year, at the invitation of DMUs’ Professor Zoë Allman, Associate Dean, Education, I delivered a day of career-focused workshops for staff at risk of redundancy. After the day, which was well-received by staff, we reflected together on the increasing...
