by Anne Wilson | Mar 23, 2025 | Careers Resources
My previous post explored the reasons applicants don’t make the shortlist. Here I look at three key activities that will increase your chances of making it past the initial sift. 1. Do your research I’m often surprised at how little effort applicants put into finding...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 17, 2025 | Careers Resources
I’ve lost count of the number of hours I’ve spent shortlisting candidates for vacant posts. I’ve frequently been disappointed by the quality of the applications I’ve received. I’m sure that many capable people are out there. However, applicants often sell...
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...
