by Anne Wilson | Mar 8, 2022 | Career Development
I recently discovered Will Storr’s ‘The Status Game: On Social Position and How We use It’. The book provides valuable insights into the reasons we all play status games. The author explores the considerable benefits status confers and the sometimes...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 1, 2022 | Career Development
Guest blogger, Tammy Goldfeld. I used to have a permanent job. In fact, I worked for the same university, albeit in different roles, for 23 consecutive years. Recently, however, my professional world turned upside down. I left a senior role due to voluntary...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 19, 2021 | Career Development
There will be times in your career when you feel a strong urge to do something that’s not in your job description. We are all, to an extent, governed by our roles, institutional rules and organisational protocols. However, seeking forgiveness rather than...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 12, 2021 | Career Development
Here’s a confession; I’ve never had a career plan. I have, however, been fortunate that I found my natural ‘home’ in careers work early on by following my instincts and pursuing work that (for me) has meaning and impact. This has been due in...
by Anne Wilson | Sep 28, 2021 | Career Development
It’s a chicken-and- egg scenario. Management roles generally ask for management experience. However, if you’re in a professional practitioner role, how do you acquire it? In some sectors, management roles may be the only way to increase your salary once...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 3, 2021 | Career Development
It’s that time of year again…it’s your annual appraisal. Two hours of your life you’re never going 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 don’t think...
