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How to deal with difficult interview questions

Got an interview and wondering how to deal with difficult interview questions? You can prepare for a standard interview; however, the interviewer may have some unexpected and difficult interview questions for you. In the article below, we shall explore how to prepare for unusual questions which at first may come across as irrelevant to the…>

Tips for academic networking

Do you find academic networking challenging at times? In the following article, I will share some tips and effective networking strategies to help you build meaningful connections and enhance your career. I will explore how you can leverage conferences, academic societies, social media and other networks (online or in-person) to build meaningful professional relationships and…>

Preparing for a Postdoc role

Are you considering applying for a postdoc role after your PhD? Do you wonder if a postdoc role could be the right option for you and how you should apply? This article explores some key questions to ask yourself and helps you decide if this may be the right career option for you. What is…>

How to write a brilliant CV

Are you looking to write a further education CV? Have you ever struggled to write a further education CV? Have you spent hours trying to review your CV and felt confused? The following article will help you to create a successful CV and save you time in the process. What mistakes should I avoid? Think…>

How to prepare for a job interview

Get Interview Ready! Chris Webb outlines the steps FE professionals can take to feel more prepared for job interviews and practical tips for enhancing interview success. We’ve all been there – the nervous excitement (or sometimes just nerves!), the anticipation of what might come up, the creeping sense that you might have forgotten something important…>

How to build and develop a high-performing team

In this article, we consider what a high-performing team is, the benefits of working towards a high-performing culture, and some practical ideas to support and empower your team members. With rapid change across the labour market, including technological advancements, the introduction of new government policies, and shifts in the economy, it is more important than…>

Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month at jobs.ac.uk, we had the opportunity to sit down with the amazing Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at King’s College London, to learn why she chose a career in academia, discuss her research projects and how she inspires her students. Whilst Dr Bahijja was training to become a pharmacist, she…>

A Practical Guide to Apprenticeships

Do you want to get started with an apprenticeship? Read this practical guide on apprenticeships by jobs.ac.uk to help you get started. Apprenticeships make up a considerable part of the Further Education sector, and this is set to increase, in the academic year 2022/23 over 337,100 students started an apprenticeship in England. Previously seen as…>

How to Negotiate a Pay Rise

Staff in the FE sector are facing a growing number of pressures as a result of the increasing cost of living, inflation and continuously rising housing prices. More and more employees find it challenging to provide a sufficient living for their families.  Many people working in the Further Education (FE) sector are not aware that…>