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How to prepare for retirement

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Are you nearing retirement and not sure how to prepare? Retirement could be a significant change, especially if you have spent decades working in a full-time job. In the article below, we shall explore some strategies to help you prepare for this life-changing event. Making financial plans You need to have a thorough look at…>

How to keep going with job applications

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Have you been applying for jobs with no success? jobs.ac.uk have worked closely with Henrietta Nagy, who is a seasoned portfolio worker with over 10 years’ experience in the UK education sector. Henrietta designs academic courses and provides career development coaching. Explore our latest guide to help you build resilience and never give up when…>

Get Creative with a Limited Budget

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See our top tips on how to stay productive with a limited budget Due to the general severity of financial strain across many industries such as Tech, the Health sector and public sectors, many Higher and Further Education institutions are looking to do more with less funding and resources. They have limited budgets which can…>

How to make your cover letter stand out

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Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job market. Producing tailored cover letters for each application you make might seem daunting, and there’s no doubt it can become a drawn-out process, but it’s essential you dedicate the time to compose targeted letters that will…>

How to Search for a Job in Higher Education

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The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be competitive, and you may find job hunting to be time-consuming. In this article, I have selected some key advice to support your job search. Be clear Are you thinking about changing your career, but you are…>

Office Admin Jobs

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Interested in applying for a job as an Office Admin? Are you looking for a career transition within the profession? Or could it be that you have recently finished your apprenticeship or graduated? Regardless of your circumstances, jobs.ac.uk has created an Administrative Officer job profile to support and guide you with the next steps in…>

Writing Abstracts for Conferences

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From draft to podium: a guide for researchers at any stage Whether you are just starting in research or are an experienced academic, writing abstracts for conferences is a continuous process of skill development. This is because it requires a unique blend of academic and communication skills that differ from writing full academic papers, as…>

Dr. Gill Frigerio – Academic Spotlight Interview

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Career development isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about shaping futures. Dr Gill Frigerio is at the forefront of training the professionals who make that happen. In this interview, jobs.ac.uk sits down with Dr Gill Frigerio, Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, to explore her work, her journey, and her passion for career…>

Ask a Recruitment Specialist – Lucy Wide

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  Are you interested in a career in recruitment? Recruitment Specialist Lucy Wide, from the University of Derby, is here to answer your burning questions about recruitment and working in a university. A psychology major with years of experience in recruitment roles, Lucy brings valuable insight into recruiter career progression, portfolio management, recruitment campaigns, job…>

Supporting Individual Researchers in a Publish-or-Perish Culture

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Many people working in academia are passionate about their subject area. Supporting individual researchers in this environment requires strategic actions from institutions, mentors, and peers. They strive to know more and to make a positive difference in the world. They commit themselves to their research and to producing high-quality work. The ‘publish or perish’ culture…>