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Careers with Language, Translation, Interpreting, Teaching and more

A common feeling among graduates of language degree courses is one of uncertainty. Languages is a subject of study often chosen based on personal goals more than career-driven goals. Therefore, without proper planning before graduation, a languages graduate can come out of the course wondering what exactly they’re qualified to…>

Returning to Education

Many factors may affect the decision to return to education after a long period away from study, and there are some challenges in particular faced by those who do not choose the traditional role of going straight to university after school. This article will offer some solutions to these challenges,…>

Understanding Corporate Behaviours and Values

A quick guide for academics When academics venture into the corporate world they may encounter references to ‘behaviours and values’. Although academic practice is of course underpinned by certain values (exemplified in academic guidance on issues such as plagiarism and research integrity), few academics will have been asked to consider…>

A Snap Shot of the Benefits of Working at a University

If you’re new to the Higher Education sector, you might be wondering what the benefits of working at a university are. There are numerous benefits to working at a university, including opportunities for personal development, generous annual leave, and the satisfaction of being involved in a progressive and diverse institute…>

Employability: What Are Employers Looking For?

What is employability? There’s a lot of talk about employability in the recruitment community as competition for jobs in all sectors intensifies. But what does it mean? The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)[1] gives the simplest and most accessible definition of employability in terms of skills: ‘the skills…>

Going on Secondment – Pros and Cons

What is secondment? Many people do not realise that it is possible to explore different career possibilities by temporarily changing roles within the same organisation. This is often known as ‘going on secondment’ and is especially prevalent in the commercial sector where companies are adept at making the best use…>

Top Tips for a Career Change

When you’re stuck in a rut and dreading each day of work, a change of career seems to be the answer. The grass looks greener and the sky bluer. But is it?  These ten crucial questions, answered honestly, will help you to think it through, evaluate your position and view the prospect with a steady gaze. 

5 Advantages of Becoming a Lecturer

Many people find it challenging to choose a career direction. If you are completing a postgraduate degree at the moment, you might be wondering where to take your career. In the following article, I will share with you 5 advantages of becoming a lecturer. I’m sure there are many more,…>

How to Become a Lecturer

There are numerous routes to get into the field of academia. In the following article, I will share with you some invaluable insights into the traditional way of how to become a lecturer. Qualifications If you wanted to become a lecturer fifty years ago, a post-graduate qualification was not necessary. A…>

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

TEFL, CELTA, TESOL, DELTA… all of these acronyms relate to one thing: teaching English as a foreign language. The range of courses on offer can be confusing. Whether you are new to teaching or you have been in the teaching profession for decades, the following insights will help you to…>