Interested in applying for a job as an Office Admin? Are you looking for a career transition within the profession? Or could it be that you have recently finished your apprenticeship or graduated? Regardless of your circumstances, jobs.ac.uk has created an Administrative Officer job profile to support and guide you with the next steps in…>
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Writing Abstracts for Conferences
From draft to podium: a guide for researchers at any stage Whether you are just starting in research or are an experienced academic, writing abstracts for conferences is a continuous process of skill development. This is because it requires a unique blend of academic and communication skills that differ from writing full academic papers, as…>
Ask a Recruitment Specialist – Lucy Wide
Are you interested in a career in recruitment? Recruitment Specialist Lucy Wide, from the University of Derby, is here to answer your burning questions about recruitment and working in a university. A psychology major with years of experience in recruitment roles, Lucy brings valuable insight into recruiter career progression, portfolio management, recruitment campaigns, job…>
Supporting Individual Researchers in a Publish-or-Perish Culture
Many people working in academia are passionate about their subject area. Supporting individual researchers in this environment requires strategic actions from institutions, mentors, and peers. They strive to know more and to make a positive difference in the world. They commit themselves to their research and to producing high-quality work. The ‘publish or perish’ culture…>
jobs.ac.uk connects with Higher Education institutes in China
This visit is part of jobs.ac.uk’s continued efforts to expand its global reach and offer universities, academic institutions, and other educational providers the opportunity to connect with a diverse pool of academic talent. As a leading platform for careers in research, science, and academia, jobs.ac.uk aims to help educational institutions meet their recruitment goals by…>
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and data analysis, and an exhausting writing-up period, you have submitted your thesis. However, there is just one final push – your PhD defence. Some call it a ‘viva’, but you better than anyone else know that…>
How do recruiters use AI?
How is AI being used as part of recruitment processes? We know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool and can support the development of your job applications, as well as assisting you with preparation for interviews. It’s not only you, as the candidate, however, who will benefit from use of this new technology….>
Embracing EdTech advances in Further Education
‘EdTech’ is an increasingly popularised catch-all abbreviation for ‘educational technology’. Cards on the table, I am by no means the sector expert on EdTech. In fact, most Further Education Colleges (and other education organisations) employ expert staff dedicated to leading on any combination of digital, technology, innovation, and/or transformation functions, particularly post-pandemic. The same could…>