Staying motivated in January can be tough. However, there are strategies you can use to keep yourself performing well in your work or study. In the article below, we will explore what you can do to be your best in the New Year. You might find it helpful to pick…>
Global Careers
Good Luck in your new job – Part 2
60 Day mark – Adding value, increasing visibility and seeking feedback in your new job Seek out a mentor Many companies offer mentorship programs or informal networks, where you can find a mentor. Having someone to guide you through the company’s nuances, team dynamics, or even your role can be…>
Good Luck in your New Job – Part 1
Congratulations, you got a new job! It’s a huge accomplishment, but the journey doesn’t stop here. This is just the beginning… How you approach your first 30, 60, and 90 days on the job can shape your success and future growth in the company. This plan, inspired by Michael D….>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers…>
Accessing your careers service as a postgrad
Why is it important to access your university careers service as a postgraduate student? Whether you are studying towards a taught or research-based master’s, or undertaking a PhD, you can still access support through your university’s careers service. Whilst you may have opted to pursue postgraduate study with a specific…>
Tips to adapt your teaching style when working abroad
Well-travelled expat teacher Tom Tuohy offers some practical tips and advice on how to adapt your teaching style to a new country So, you’ve signed the contract for your dream job overseas, the eticket and visa are printed off, and you’ve made all the necessary arrangements with your family and…>
What to do after being made redundant
Are you being made redundant? After the initial disappointment, try to use this as an opportunity to take stock and find your ideal job!
Working overseas – the pros and cons
Tom Tuohy looks into the growing market for academics working abroad and the pros and cons of doing so It’s no secret that our globalized world has seen a sea change in the number of academics travelling abroad for work. This was true even before Covid when many academics may…>
Copywriting Made Simple
Did you know that you read differently on a screen than the way you read in print? Does your copywriting reflect this? When you read print books, magazines, and newspapers, you tend to read methodically, meaning you’re more likely to read word-for-word. But when reading from a screen, you’re much…>
Tips to encourage emotional safety at work
Do you work in a management role, and you would like to improve relationships within your team? In this article, you will find some guidance on how to encourage emotional safety at work. Discover different approaches to improve relationships and help your team members thrive. The term psychological safety comes…>