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Managing your disorganised manager

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Do you have a disorganised manager? It is fair to say that across anyone’s employment history, they will face periods of overwhelm in the workplace. Especially when managing multiple tasks, projects, and individuals, coupled with high pressure, as is typical in a management position. However, some managers will have more effective strategies for dealing with…>

Dr James Gill – Academic Spotlight Interview

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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…>

How to earn extra money as a PhD student

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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

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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…>

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

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‘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…>

Further Education and your local community

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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

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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…>

Chef Jobs Profile

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If you are looking for a job opportunity in Higher Education as a Chef, discover our jobs profile written by jobs.ac.uk to help you have a clearer understanding of what is involved and the key responsibilities. A Chef role at a higher education institution is more than just preparing meals; it’s about being an integral…>

Managing a hands-off manager

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Is your manager a ‘hands-off manager’? There will always be pros and cons to having a supervisor or manager with a different approach to leadership, but for some employees having a ‘hands-off’ or ‘laissez-faire’ manager who offers limited direction and who might not always be forthcoming in their feedback can pose a challenge. Managers who…>