Professional Case Studies

 by Sarah Marten Manjit Deu, Student of London College of Fashion Kim Davidson works as a press assistant in the PR and Events Department at London College of Fashion, which is part of the University of the Arts London. Kim joined the University in November, having gained varied experience in…>

by Sarah Marten Alison Lee Alison Lee works as a Recruitment Officer at Buckinghamshire New University, a role that involves recruiting new students rather than members of staff. Alison works in a team of three recruitment officers within the University’s Marketing, Communications and Recruitment Directorate. She is passionate about the…>

by Sarah Marten Rachel Wall developed her career in personnel work after completing a degree in International Transport Management at Cardiff University. She obtained A levels in Maths, Economics and Geography. Once Rachel had gained varied experience in human resources departments within two large companies she moved to her present…>

by Sarah Marten       Katharine Reedy works as a Learning and Teaching Librarian in the Academic and Student Services department at the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The Open University is well-known as the UK’s leading provider of distance learning courses in Higher Education. The courses…>

About you? What is your background? BA(Hons) and MA by research in Music; didn't complete PhD; Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship.  Currently halfway through another PhD the hard way – in my spare time.  Have worked in two university libraries and one public library before present post. What initially attracted you…>

By Dr. Catherine Armstrong   Finding work in the theatre and performing arts sector can seem impossibly competitive, so much so that many potential actors give up their dreams before even trying. This article will offer some concrete advice on the best ways to maximise your chances of working in…>

About you? What is your background? Planning and Transportation for Coventry City Council in March 2007, During my career I was President of the Planning Officers Society, served on several Government working parties and chaired many national and regional planning bodies. Over the last 3 years I was also a…>

About you? What is your background? I studied at Coventry University from 2000 – 2006 completing a Ba(Hons) in Human Geography before completing a PhD looking at the Socio-economic Implications of Organic Vegetable Production in Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. I applied for the Project officer job in the last few weeks…>

About you? What is your background? Fine Art degree and then work experience in top UK auction houses and temping for media companies. PA and administration work. What initially attracted you to your job? The reputation of the company and the variety involved in the job specification. Define your job?…>

About you? What is your background?  I have a degree in Psychology with minor in German, and am currently studying for an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities. After graduating, I worked in various temp jobs (some in HE), learnt to write HTML, then went into teacher training (PGCE in…>