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Henrietta Nagy

Written by Henrietta Nagy

Henrietta Nagy is a seasoned portfolio worker with over 10 years’ experience in the UK education sector. Henrietta writes educational content, designs academic courses, delivers university lectures, mentors entrepreneurs, and provides career development coaching. One of Henrietta's recent organisational clients is the Oxford University where she has facilitated over 100 hours of learning events. With 9 years of higher education studies internationally (including an MBA), she has worked with CEOs, academics, scholars, managers, women entrepreneurs, academic administrators and other consultants.

Using AI for job applications

Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and more candidates use AI when applying for jobs. In the following article, we shall explore how to take advantage of AI tools and make well-written applications. What are the benefits of using AI? As a job…>

Your PhD questions answered by jobs.ac.uk

jobs.ac.uk answers your key PhD questions following our ‘Preparing for the academic job market‘ webinar Are you thinking about completing a PhD? Would you like to work in academia? However, you are not sure what qualifications you would need. In the article below, we shall explore some key PhD questions which many people ask before…>

Do’s and don’ts in your PhD application

When writing your PhD application, there are several things you can do to help it stand out. In this article, we shall look at the do’s and don’ts in your PhD application. A well-written application tells a story about the candidate’s background. This story can be supported by the courses they have taken, the qualifications…>

How to write a problem statement

Writing a problem statement is an opportunity to present a problem you think you can solve with research. You will be able to present your findings and explore how you might be able to solve the problem. We shall look at how to write a successful problem statement covering how long it should be, how…>

How to earn extra money as a PhD student

Does your income need a boost? As a PhD student, you probably spend most of your time researching and writing up your dissertation. You may however want to earn some money to improve your lifestyle and boost savings. For example, you could explore tutoring, editing, research or consulting, just to mention a few options. You…>

How to deal with difficult interview questions

Got an interview and wondering how to deal with difficult interview questions? You can prepare for a standard interview; however, the interviewer may have some unexpected and difficult interview questions for you. In the article below, we shall explore how to prepare for unusual questions which at first may come across as irrelevant to the…>

Further Education and your local community

Working in Further Education (FE) can have a direct positive impact on the local community. The sector helps tackle skill shortages such as digital, health, education, engineering and science, and it improves the future of young people. In the following article, we shall explore how FE makes a positive difference in the lives of local…>

How to keep motivated in the New Year

Staying motivated in January can be tough. However, there are strategies you can use to keep yourself performing well in your work or study. In the article below, we will explore what you can do to be your best in the New Year. You might find it helpful to pick and choose from the tips…>

How to lay out a literature review

Knowing how to lay out a literature review can help you save time and, more importantly, present it in the best way possible. In addition, it can also keep you on track and clarify what to research. Therefore, clarifying the layout and structure of a literature review is a good place to start. To support…>

Tips for academic networking

Do you find academic networking challenging at times? In the following article, I will share some tips and effective networking strategies to help you build meaningful connections and enhance your career. I will explore how you can leverage conferences, academic societies, social media and other networks (online or in-person) to build meaningful professional relationships and…>