About you? What is your background? I have a background in language teaching (Business English, TOEFL, Literature, English for Academic Purposes) at all levels, socio-economic backgrounds, age groups etc. What initially attracted you to your job? Interacting with people from all walks of life. One day I might be teaching a group of executives how…>
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University Lecturer
About you? What is your background? I went to a fairly ordinary state school (where only 540 of 700 students in my class graduated) but with a good honours/university prep program, and I got into a very good university. I wanted a PhD but I didn't know in what, so I worked for a few…>
Independent Planning Advisor
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 representitive in the West…>
Contract Researcher
About you? What is your background? Former classroom teacher, Masters and PhD at Cambridge, 4 years spent as a contact researcher. What initially attracted you to your job? I have never been attracted to being a contract researcher! I am killing time before a lectureship and it gives me an intellectual challenge while I…>
Project Officer / Enterprise Co-ordinator
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 of completing my PhD…>
MA Programme Coordinator
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? I look after international…>
Associate Professor in the Behavioural Science Dept
About you? What is your background? Nursing, Teaching/ Training and Development. I hold an R.N., BA(Hons) Social Science, Teaching Cert. (Further Ed.) and MSc Economics (Social Policy & Planning) and did all my studies in England. What initially attracted you to your job? I was happy at home managing my small business when this…>
Assistant Manager – Marketing & Recruitment
About you? What is your background? Worked in marketing since 1997 after completing BA (Hons) Marketing. Have worked in education since 2000 when I was employed by a FE College in the marketing team. Moved onto working for a national charity that raised awareness of learning and organised national annual campaigns. It was my…>
Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice
About you? What is your background? I am a pharmacist. I trained in Industry, worked in the NHS, locum-ed in community pharmacy (I still do this) then did a PhD. What initially attracted you to your job? Being able to direct my own research programme Define your job? Teaching, admin, research, marking, dealing with…>
Welfare and Erasmus Assistant
About you? What is your background? Degree in French and Spanish What initially attracted you to your job? Wanted a welfare role in an International Office after volunteering at a charity that benefits International Students Define your job? 50% Welfare – some social programmes work (trips for students to see different parts of the…>