by Anne Wilson | Feb 3, 2025 | Career Confidence & Visibility, Career Development
If you work within University Professional Services, there may be times when you wonder whether you’re invisible to the academic staff within your institution. Well, statistically that’s exactly what you are. In her book, ‘Surviving and Thriving in...
by Anne Wilson | Jan 27, 2025 | Career Development
Every now and then, it’s worth asking yourself how your career is going. Undertaking a ‘career health check’ can be particularly useful to do ahead of your annual review. This post explores one approach you could take when completing a career health check....
by Anne Wilson | Nov 20, 2024 | Career Development
Being your own career champion In higher education professional services, it’s easy to become complacent and expect opportunities to come your way. However, you won’t be handed these opportunities. Due to the rigid pay grades, promotion within the current...
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 | Aug 26, 2024 | Career Development
Status matters to everyone. To belong is a fundamental part of being human. To feel connected, to be appreciated and validated by others is essential to both your physical and emotional wellbeing. Why is status so important? In ‘The Status Game: On Social...
