by Anne Wilson | May 10, 2026 | Career Change, Career Toolkit
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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Career Confidence & Visibility, Career Development
Times in Higher Education are challenging. Most universities have been undertaking restructures and exploring ways to save money, including staff redundancies. Despite this, there are still job vacancies for Professional Services staff. As the dust settles, more jobs...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 20, 2025 | Career Development
It’s tough working in universities right now. Money is tight. Many institutions are restructuring, with some staff facing redundancy. Staff roles are changing. AI will inevitably have an impact on some job roles. The following post offers guidance on preparing...
by Anne Wilson | Sep 1, 2025 | Career Change, Career Toolkit
I’ve been reading numerous posts on LinkedIn recently from job seekers who have become disheartened by their online job applications. People routinely complain that they apply and hear nothing; that their applications are ‘ghosted.’ There have been...
by Anne Wilson | Apr 21, 2025 | Career Development
How can you ensure your application makes the shortlist when applying for leadership roles? In this post, I share seven ways to see your application rise to the top of the pile. Your combination of skills and strengths makes you truly unique. The qualities you’ve used...
