Interviews can be nerve-racking experiences. Academic job interviews, in particular, can be all-day events which usually involve a panel interview of three or more people and a lecture or presentation to future colleagues.
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How to prepare for a job interview
Get Interview Ready! Chris Webb outlines the steps FE professionals can take to feel more prepared for job interviews and practical tips for enhancing interview success. We’ve all been there – the nervous excitement (or sometimes just nerves!), the anticipation of what might come up, the creeping sense that you might have forgotten something important…>
Producing a cover letter for job applications
What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, and is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role, a cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. The aim of a cover letter is to persuade…>
Preparing For A Teaching Job Interview In Further Education
Congratulations – you’ve secured an interview. As with any teaching opportunity, it will take some work to prepare, execute and succeed at an interview in Further Education (FE). Often you’ll need to set a day aside to accommodate the process. This will give the organisation ample time to assess your skills and get to know…>
Spring Clean Your CV For Job Hunt Success
Just like spring cleaning your home highlights how much junk you’ve accumulated, so does spring cleaning your CV. If you haven’t updated it in a while, it could be full of inaccurate, out of date and even unhelpful information. Whether you made some edits a few months ago, or haven’t looked at it for years,…>
CV tips for jobs in Further Education
Writing a CV can be a time consuming and challenging process. A carefully written CV can help you receive interview invitations and a brilliant job. However, even a small spelling mistake on your CV may lead to your application being ignored. In the below article, find key tips to help those working in the Further…>
Key Questions To Ask When Starting A New Job
The hardest part is over. You have applied, been invited to interview, and got the job. Well done! However, now you will be faced with a range of new challenges as you prepare to start your new job. Here are some questions to consider and find the answers to in the first few days of…>
How to Search for Job Vacancies in Further Education
The Further Education sector offers a range of exciting career options. Whether you are interested in administrative support, managerial or teaching roles, there are several schools and colleges you could consider. Here are some tips to help you with your next job search. Decide what roles to apply for Have you been thinking about applying…>
Academic Spotlight Interviews
Join us as we generate insight into the careers of researchers with our new Academic Spotlight Interviews. Watch and listen to these thought leaders, and innovators as we bring to you a collection of fascinating conversations. This interview series will showcase the cutting-edge teaching and research that is shaping the future of academia. From the…>
How to deal with stress when changing jobs
Changing jobs usually generates mixed emotions. The typical thing is to feel positive emotions, such as the excitement of beginning something new and the ambition of reaching satisfactory professional achievements.