The new year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, where you want to be, and how to achieve your goals. In the article below, we shall explore how to set effective goals and how to achieve them without burning out. You have probably experienced the…>
Career Development Resources
How to network successfully at the start of your career
Networking is a key skill. It opens opportunities and keeps you in the know about the latest trends in your field. In the below article, we shall explore how to do this at the start of your career so that you can start building your network immediately. What is networking?…>
Protecting your mental health at work
The well-being of employees has, rightly, become a concern and a priority for employers, not only linked to sustained productivity in the workplace, but also when protecting individuals and equipping them with opportunities to access support for dealing with stress, coping with change, and identifying the early signs of declining…>
How Continuing Professional Development (CPD) can motivate your career
A career in Higher Education (HE) professional services can feel like a niche that can be difficult to describe to others. If you have been working in this area for a while, you might feel you are already highly skilled and that there isn’t really anything left to learn about…>
How to avoid a fear of rejection in your career
It is almost inevitable that throughout your career trajectory, regardless of the industry or sector you work in, you will experience rejection. Whether it’s not being chosen to lead on a project, not securing a longed-for promotion, or not having the opportunity to embark on further training and development, rejection…>
How to deal with burnout at work
Dealing with burnout at work Do you ever struggle with burnout? Do you tend to work long hours, starting early and staying late? National Workaholics Day (5th July) reminds us to take better care of ourselves. Work is, of course, important. It gives us a sense of structure, to make…>
How to achieve a good work-life balance
Achieving a good work-life balance is essential to your success and wellbeing. In the article below, we shall explore 10 top tips on how to strike this balance and what you can do to achieve mental wellbeing. Why is work-life balance important? Although work plays a significant part in our…>
Training programmes to develop your career
Training programmes to develop your career Working within higher education, whether starting out in a learning support or teaching capacity, or with a focus on research, can offer a highly rewarding career, but it is only natural to want to progress and to enhance your professional development for the betterment…>
How to get job experience before starting a role
How to get job experience before starting a role If you are a recent graduate undertaking a job search, you will soon become familiar with current opportunities in the labour market. You will also come to appreciate that the majority of employers will be looking for candidates who have prior…>
Managing lack of feedback when job searching
Job searching and making multiple applications in a competitive job market can feel overwhelming at the best of times. This can be added to by frustration when you don’t hear back from recruiters or prospective employers. Producing tailored applications and preparing thoroughly for interviews can be time-consuming. Not receiving feedback…>