When studying for your PhD, you may have one or more supervisors to work with. You might find that they have different opinions, advice, and personalities. You will need to learn to balance their opinions and manage their expectations. In the following article, we shall look at how to do this successfully. A PhD supervisory…>
Improving student outcomes
How academic and non-academic support can contribute to improving student outcomes. Universities across the UK aim to provide a transformational experience to students. They focus on providing an academically and personally rich experience, giving young people the necessary skills to succeed throughout their learning journey and beyond. The Office for Students (OfS) highlights the below…>
How to make your FE CV more professional
Writing a FE 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, I have highlighted some key tips to help those…>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>
How to write a brilliant CV
Are you looking to write a further education CV? Have you ever struggled to write a further education CV? Have you spent hours trying to review your CV and felt confused? The following article will help you to create a successful CV and save you time in the process. What mistakes should I avoid? Think…>
Five Top Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
jobs.ac.uk have put together this article, to help you write and update your personal statement tailored towards a further education career. What is a personal statement? Many people confuse the personal statement with the cover letter. The personal statement or profile (in other words) is part of your CV and summarises your key skills and…>
How to support an academic spouse
If you have an academic spouse, our article can provide advice on how best to support them throughout their career.
How to contact a university about visa information
Accurate visa information is crucial for international students applying to study in the UK. Find out how to be fully prepared with our top tips.
Reasons Why You Should Return to Teaching
Are you thinking about a career change? Would you like to make a real difference and inspire the next generation? You may have completed your teacher training a number of years ago and worked in the corporate world. Perhaps you gained some teaching experience in the past and you are now looking at a number…>
How to Equip Students with Workplace Ready Skills
Workplace-ready skills are also called soft skills. These include interpersonal and social skills, behaviours, and attitudes. According to the National Careers Service: ‘Soft skills are general skills that most employers look for when recruiting and are needed for most jobs. They are sometimes called transferable skills or employability skills by employers.’ Whilst young people already have…>