by Anne Wilson | Feb 22, 2022 | Career Toolkit
There is no doubt that the skills you develop while studying for a PhD make you highly marketable. However, the likelihood of securing a job in academia in the UK on completion of your PhD according to the data is slim. The majority of PhD holders (70.1%) have left...
by Anne Wilson | Jan 18, 2022 | Career Confidence & Visibility, Career Toolkit
In a previous post I explored how to ensure recruiters ‘swipe right’ to your CV. This week I’m focusing on how to make your cover letter irresistible. Whilst your CV tells your work story so far, your cover letter is an opportunity to engage hearts...
by Anne Wilson | Jan 4, 2022 | Career Toolkit
Many of us claim ‘there are never enough hours in the day!’ If only we had more time. We stress about the number of things we have to do and how on earth we are ever going to get through them all. Well, we aren’t. Our ‘to do’ list will...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 9, 2021 | Career Toolkit
Whether you choose to make a change to your career, or whether you have no choice in the matter, the process of making the change is remarkably similar. Understanding when you make a major change that there is a process we all go through can be reassuring. It also...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 31, 2021 | Career Confidence & Visibility, Career Toolkit
In a previous post, I covered the different types of questions you might be asked in an interview and how to prepare for these. In this post, I’m covering possible questions you can ask at the end of the interview. At the interview, you want to secure an offer...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 24, 2021 | Career Confidence & Visibility, Career Toolkit
When you’re preparing for job interviews it’s helpful to be aware of the questions recruiters are likely to ask. There are five kinds of interview question you are likely to encounter. It makes sense to understand what the differences are and how to be prepared for...
