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 | Feb 19, 2024 | What do you want from a career?
“How do you know when it’s time to finally leave your job?” I asked a friend of mine about 18 months ago. My friend had made the leap from career certainty into consultancy some time before after a long and successful career in academia. She replied...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 11, 2023 | Careers Resources
In my previous post I explored how to approach the various different types of interview question. In this follow-up post I look at some of the questions you may want to ask the interview panel and how long you should take to answer a question. Questions to ask the...
by Anne Wilson | Dec 4, 2023 | Careers Resources
My next 2 posts will focus on the job interview. In this post I explore how to prepare for job interviews, the different types of interview questions, how to approach them and how to create a great impression. Part 2 will cover questions to ask the interview panel....
by Anne Wilson | Jul 10, 2023 | Career Development
Three years’ ago I ran the ‘Springboard’ personal and professional programme for female professional services staff at Warwick. 18 women took part, and after the programme ended I stayed in touch to find out what happened next. 17 of the 18...
