by Anne Wilson | Feb 24, 2025 | Career Development
I recently moved from a full-time career into freelance work. I reflected on the lessons I’ve learned during my 40+ year career. Of course, hindsight is a wonderful thing. If only I’d learned these lessons all those years ago, where would I be now?...
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 | Oct 28, 2024 | Career Toolkit, Women & Work
Application forms can be both frustrating and time-consuming to complete. In fact some universities are now starting to request a CV and cover letter without the requirement to spend hours on an often badly designed online form, which is good news. For those still...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 19, 2024 | Career Development
I’ve held management and leadership roles for most of my career. During that time I’ve seen many highly capable colleagues progress and develop in their careers, while others, with similar potential, have failed to do so. Here I reflect on five reasons...
