How to set effective goals for your career development Goal setting is something that is often referred to throughout your studies and/or when you move into the workplace. It helps to effectively manage and prioritise your workload. Broader than that, however, setting effective and manageable goals is also essential for…>
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Staying motivated over the Winter break
As the darker nights draw in and time spent outdoors decreases, looking after your well-being, whilst staying focused on your studies or your job search, can be tough. Finding a healthy balance between living in the present to ensure you stay on track and looking ahead to the new year…>
Goal setting for the new year
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…>
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
Read our article to find out more about how stress at work can impact you and your mental health, feel more confident about spotting the signs of declining mental health, and consider some strategies to protect your mental health within the workplace. The well-being of employees has, rightly, become a…>
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…>