If you’re looking for a new job or if you want to start a postgraduate course visiting Careers Fairs could be a step in the right direction. There are several good reasons for this. Discovering current opportunities Careers Fairs give you direct access to those who can offer jobs and…>
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How To Beat ‘Imposter Syndrome’
How do you know that you have imposter syndrome? The imposter syndrome is a state of mind, a psychological phenomenon. It is when you have accomplished something huge but don’t permit yourself to recognise it. Remember you are not alone. The highest achievers often feel it too. Some even say…>
The Positive Side of Rejection
…and How It Can Help You Achieve Better Things In Your Career. Getting a rejection letter, whether it is your first, or 100th, never gets any easier. There is a common human tendency to take it personally. I know that when I get a rejection, it often eclipses a great…>
The Essential Guide To Confidence In a Job Interview
The job market can be competitive. However, there are plenty of things you can do to express your confidence and showcase just how worthy you are of being the chosen candidate and offered a job interview. Here are just a few tips to boost your confidence and give you a…>
Alternative Career Pathways After Your PhD
What can I do after my PhD? It is a difficult decision for any PhD student on whether to pursue a career in academia or consider alternative careers. In our dedicated live Q&A, we asked a panel of experts who have moved outside of academia, to share their top tips…>
Best CV Proofreading Techniques And Tools
Writing your best CV is a nerve-wracking business. You want it to stand out from all the other CVs your potential employer is going to read. You need them to see just why they should hire you. It’s a tough world out there for job hunters though, and you need…>
Available Resources For Researchers in China
Conducting research in China is a relatively easy task for academics today. Scholars seeking to further investigate their research field in the country have a number of options to get started: agreements between foreign and Chinese universities, scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education, specific programs for researchers But…>
Is A Research Job In China For Me?
China can be at first challenging for the non-native. It is not only that one might be moving to an unfamiliar environment, with a new language, new food and a new job, but perhaps more so that there is a unique approach to doing business, making friends and addressing problems…>