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Interview Skills for Neurodivergent Candidates | Webinar Summary and Recording

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Webinar Summary and Recording AuDHD coach and recruitment expert Lisa Gills shares insights from over 13 years in recruitment.  She is ready to help you become confident and comfortable at interviewing by challenging common interview myths and exploring how masking can drain energy.   What is Neurodivergence? Neurodivergent describes people whose brain development or functioning differs from what is considered…>

Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)

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A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational and work experience first (from most recent to oldest) in chronological order. This format is particularly helpful if you have consistent professional experience. Using the template below could help you save a significant amount of time…>

Dr Rojin Vishkaie – PhD Students: Where are they now?

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PhD Students: Where are they now? Dr Rojin Vishkaie Dr Rojin Vishkaie is a researcher with over 15 years of experience spanning academia and industry. She holds a PhD in Computational Design with a specialization in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI). Her work currently focuses on developer experience across AI, gaming, graphics, and high-performance computing. She leads cross-functional research…>

Daniel Parker-Wade

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Daniel is a Learning and Development Specialist at the University of Warwick. Personal development sits at the heart of Daniel’s career. He has developed a strong interest in leadership theories and models, which he continues to explore through active networking across the University, listening to colleagues and learning from their diverse experiences. In his interview,…>

Ask a Chief Reputation Officer – Joan Concannon

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Do You Enjoy Connecting People, Ideas and Communities? Joan Concannon from the University of York is here to talk about her role as Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer and how she built her career. A Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Officer helps a university build and maintain trust. The role focuses on aligning what the university…>

How to use the STAR method in interviews

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Do you find interviews daunting? Have you got an interview coming up in the next few days or weeks? Many people find interview questions difficult to answer and they do not know how to structure the answers.  In the following article, I have cherry-picked some guidance to help you successfully prepare for your next interview…>

Women in Academia: Building Your Lecturing Career

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After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees whilst working in retail and the public sector, I secured funded doctoral study at the University of Derby. During my PhD, I gained teaching and marking experience, became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and worked as an Associate Lecturer across two institutions. I tried to…>

How To Become a Top Candidate With Your Job Applications | Webinar Summary and Recording

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  Webinar Summary and Recording What are top 1% candidates doing differently in CVs and written applications to consistently receive interview invites in education, public sector, charity and university recruitment?  Career Coach Farrah Morgan guides a practical masterclass on writing stronger CVs and criteria-based applications for early career professionals in the public sector and education,…>