A Chef role at a higher education institution is more than just preparing meals; it’s about being an integral part of the campus community. Your work will shape the dining experience for students, staff, and visitors, creating a welcoming environment and making a real impact on daily life. This job profile will help you understand…>
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Managing a hands-off manager
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…>
How to lay out a literature review
Knowing how to lay out a literature review can help you save time and present it in the best way possible. It can also keep you on track and know what to research. Clarifying the layout and structure of a literature review is a good place to start. We have created a template to help…>
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…>
Enhance learning with stimulating lectures
Must the lecture be lifeless? See how you can use different teaching methods to enhance learning. Over my career, I’ve given hundreds and hundreds of lectures (and listened to hundreds more). Which is odd, in a way, because there’s a vocal movement telling academics to ditch the lecture in favour of alternative instructional approaches that…>
Why work in Higher Education?
Are you interested in finding a new role in higher education? Would you like to know more about the benefits of working in the sector? Higher education (HE) offers a wide palette of different roles. Whether you are looking to work in marketing, catering, estates, administration, finance, teaching or research, there is a range of…>
Balancing your PhD and your personal life
Are you currently studying for your PhD? Are you looking for ways to avoid burnout and keep on top of deadlines? In the below article, we shall look at tips on balancing your PhD and personal life. 1. Become more productive Many people would agree that we waste lots of time without being consciously aware…>
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…>
How long does it take to publish your work?
Have you been encouraged to publish, publish and publish? If you want to establish yourself as an academic, it does make sense to start publishing your work as soon as possible. However, you may be wondering about how long it would take for your work to be accepted. The time it takes to get your…>
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…>