by Anne Wilson | Feb 3, 2025 | Career Development
If you work within University Professional Services, there may be times when you wonder whether you’re invisible to the academic staff within your institution. Well, statistically that’s exactly what you are. In her book, ‘Surviving and Thriving in...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 19, 2024 | What do you want from a career?
People often express an interest in finding work they consider meaningful or which makes a difference. Yet sometimes it’s easy to overlook how you might achieve this beyond your day job. If paid work doesn’t give you the sense of meaning you crave, why not...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 20, 2024 | Careers Resources
How is it that some people seem to breeze through job interviews and are routinely successful, while others, who are just as capable- sometimes more so-can struggle to do themselves justice? What lessons can be learnt from those who are more successful in job...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Careers Resources
Your CV matters. Some universities are starting to drop the requirement for an application form, so your CV (with supporting information or a personal statement) will become even more important than previously. I’ve shortlisted from hundreds of CVs and applications....
by Anne Wilson | Aug 5, 2024 | Career Development
Leaving a job well can be as important as creating a good impression when you’re newly in post. If you’ve had a good experience, you might want to work for your former employer again in some capacity. So how do you set about leaving a job on good terms? ...