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Career Advice articles are written by marketing specialists in professional services at the University of Warwick. Our writers specialise in Recruiting, Event Planning, SEO, Data Analysis, Social Media, and Marketing Strategy. Amongst the team, various degrees have been achieved, including Journalism, Public Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Sociology, Media Production, and New Media Publishing. Over the last 25 years, the team has worked closely with academics, PhD students and professionals across multiple universities in the UK and globally, helping to share their stories and knowledge on a global platform, gathering many interviews, vlogs, webinars and workshops with the latest tips on working in Higher Education and Professional Services.

Career Advice Hour: Master the art of interviewing | Webinar summary and recording

‘Master the art of interviewing’ Webinar Summary and Recording Interviewing is a skill that can be refined with practice! Unlock your career potential by joining us for a dynamic 1-hour webinar, where Career Coach Cathy Balfe will guide you through the essential steps to interview success. What you’ll gain: The 4Ps: Learn a proven 4-step…>

Ask A Lecturer – Christopher Strelluf

Have a question about lecturing? Get answers directly from University of Warwick Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Applied Linguistics, Christopher Strelluf. Christopher is a sociolinguist, with experience in the UK and US academic system at undergraduate and graduate levels. Previous roles include assistant professor, visiting lecturer, and graduate teaching assistant.  This is…>

Women at Work: Building Your Career | Webinar summary and recording

‘Women at Work: Building Your Career’ Webinar Summary and Recording   jobs.ac.uk were delighted to unite again with Dr Suzanne Ross to bring you a webinar on ‘Women at Work: Building Your Career’. In the current challenging environment, as we begin to see evidence of a rolling back of hard-won gains for women in the…>

Dr James Gill – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month on jobs.ac.uk, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr James Gill, who humbly describes himself not as an academic but as a doctor who happens to teach. A proud graduate of the University of Warwick, Dr Gill’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. After initially failing his first year, he found inspiration…>

Career Advice Hour: Preparing for the academic job market | Webinar summary and recording

‘Preparing for the academic job market’ webinar summary and recording jobs.ac.uk collaborated with Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, to bring you a webinar on ‘Preparing for the academic job market’.  Embarking on a career in academia can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD researcher, postdoctoral researcher…>

The Benefits of Hybrid Working in Higher Education

Are you searching for roles that offer hybrid working? As the landscape of work continues to evolve, hybrid working has emerged as a transformative approach in higher education (HE) and many organisations use this style of working arrangement. Research has also found that hybrid working has been positive for employee’s work-life balance, as autonomy and…>

Career Advice Hour: How to write a compelling CV | Webinar summary and recording

 ‘How to write a compelling CV’ webinar summary and recording Unlock your career potential and join jobs.ac.uk for an engaging one-hour webinar.  Career Coach Cathy Balfe will guide you through the essential steps to crafting a powerful CV that captures the attention of recruiters in the non-academic job market.  Overview  Timing is key: Discover the…>

Dr Elinor MacFarlane – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month at jobs.ac.uk, we had the opportunity to work with Dr Elinor MacFarlane, Clinical Evaluation Scientist, who recently completed her PhD at Cardiff University. Elinor’s interview offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of starting a PhD during the global pandemic. Dr Elinor MacFarlane began her PhD in Vision Science at Cardiff…>

What is Further Education (FE)

Overview The UK education system has 4 stages Primary Education Secondary Education Further Education (FE) Higher Education (HE) Further Education refers to post-16 courses and qualifications that are not a degree. In England, it is compulsory to be in education, including apprenticeships, until 18. FE consists of different types of courses to appeal to the…>

What are Professional Services in Higher Education?

Professional Services across Education providers cover a wide range of non-academic positions that support teaching, research and community engagement. These roles are vital to the operation and success, ensuring administrative and operational aspects are expertly managed. Professional services staff play a crucial role in creating an environment to support academic excellence. They enable faculty to…>