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 | Aug 11, 2025 | Women & Work
I recently read “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (and how to fix it)” by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Here I summarise the key messages from the book, and share the author’s suggestions about what can be done to address this...
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...
by Anne Wilson | Nov 6, 2023 | Career Toolkit
Your CV matters. Besides your Cover Letter, the quality of your CV is the only thing between you and the shortlist. I’ve chaired countless interview panels and shortlisted from hundreds of CVs and applications in the HE Sector where I work. Over the years I’ve...
by Anne Wilson | Sep 25, 2023 | Career Development
In my last post, I explored how to identify people who could contribute to your career development. Continuing on this theme, in this post I outline the best way to approach those on your list of potential candidates. These suggestions are drawn from ‘Who is in...
