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 12, 2026 | Careers Resources
During lockdown, I decided to create a weekly blog. This month, I’m celebrating five years of The Career Catalyst. I was inspired to provide a useful resource for people struggling with the many life challenges and curveballs that COVID presented. With 40 years...
by Anne Wilson | Feb 2, 2026 | Careers Resources
We all have stories to tell. Stories can transport and transform us in ways that data and logic simply can’t. If you want to strengthen your message, deliver a more powerful pitch, win over your audience, or create a lasting impression in an interview, try...
by Anne Wilson | Jan 5, 2026 | Careers Resources
This year, rather than setting New Year resolutions, I’ve decided to follow some of the suggestions in Oliver Burkeman’s book ‘Meditations for Mortals- A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts.’ I’m a big Oliver Burkeman fan. His blog,...
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...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 10, 2025 | Careers Resources
Career routes for women in higher education remain frustratingly obstructed by systemic barriers. Without strategic input, the existing gaps that women face, particularly in leadership, continue to widen and become more challenging to overcome. Artificial Intelligence...
