About you? What is your background? BA(Hons) and MA by research in Music; didn’t complete PhD; Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship. Currently halfway through another PhD the hard way – in my spare time. Have worked in two university libraries and one public library before present post. What initially attracted you to your job? Using…>
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Graduate School Skills Manager
About you? What is your background? PhD in Information Science Loughborough University Research Associate, Loughborough University BA (Hons) Durham University What initially attracted you to your job? Working in Higher Education – stimulating environment Training and working with PhD students. Define your job? Manage and run a skills training programme for PhD students at…>
EAP Lecturer
About you? What is your background? I have a background in language teaching (Business English, TOEFL, Literature, English for Academic Purposes) at all levels, socio-economic backgrounds, age groups etc. What initially attracted you to your job? Interacting with people from all walks of life. One day I might be teaching a group of executives how…>
Working In Theatre and Performing Arts
By Dr. Catherine Armstrong Finding work in the theatre and performing arts sector can seem impossibly competitive, so much so that many potential actors give up their dreams before even trying. This article will offer some concrete advice on the best ways to maximise your chances of working in theatre. Why work in the…>
University Lecturer
About you? What is your background? I went to a fairly ordinary state school (where only 540 of 700 students in my class graduated) but with a good honours/university prep program, and I got into a very good university. I wanted a PhD but I didn't know in what, so I worked for a few…>
Independent Planning Advisor
About you? What is your background? Planning and Transportation for Coventry City Council in March 2007, During my career I was President of the Planning Officers Society, served on several Government working parties and chaired many national and regional planning bodies. Over the last 3 years I was also a representitive in the West…>
Contract Researcher
About you? What is your background? Former classroom teacher, Masters and PhD at Cambridge, 4 years spent as a contact researcher. What initially attracted you to your job? I have never been attracted to being a contract researcher! I am killing time before a lectureship and it gives me an intellectual challenge while I…>
Project Officer / Enterprise Co-ordinator
About you? What is your background? I studied at Coventry University from 2000 – 2006 completing a Ba(Hons) in Human Geography before completing a PhD looking at the Socio-economic Implications of Organic Vegetable Production in Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. I applied for the Project officer job in the last few weeks of completing my PhD…>
MA Programme Coordinator
About you? What is your background? Fine Art degree and then work experience in top UK auction houses and temping for media companies. PA and administration work. What initially attracted you to your job? The reputation of the company and the variety involved in the job specification. Define your job? I look after international…>
Web developer and usability consultant
About you? What is your background? I have a degree in Psychology with minor in German, and am currently studying for an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities. After graduating, I worked in various temp jobs (some in HE), learnt to write HTML, then went into teacher training (PGCE in Information Technology) and completed…>