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Dr Dominik Jackson-Cole

Dr Dominik Jackson-Cole, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Adviser at SOAS University of London talks to us about his career in the HE sector.

Neil Buttery

Video Q&A with Neil Buttery, an HR Business Partner at the University of Bristol. Name, role and university My name’s Neil Buttery, I work for University of Bristol as an HR Business Partner. Please could you tell us about your role at the University? Yes, so as HR Business Partner, my role is related to…>

Why I keep a 37-page version of my CV

I have a 37-page version of my CV, and it’s the most boring document in the world.

Why “boring”? Well, my CV hasn’t reached 37 pages because I’m impressive. I’m not. Instead, my CV has reached 37 pages because I put everything on it – and oh boy, do I mean everything.

ECRs: Sharpening your virtual networking strategies

If like most Early Career Researchers (ECRs), you have relied on traditional face-to-face conference schmoozing, and the academic’s own ‘art of the deal’ to grow your network, then 2020 was nothing short of a nightmare.

Your Digital Footprint and How to Audit it

With a digital footprint audit, you gain complete insight into what information is in the digital domain about you. You can assess what prospective employers will see and discover. You can take steps to mitigate any negative effects. A personal digital audit is how you do this.

What Will Education Look Like When It’s All Over?

With coronavirus, we are living in strange and worrying times. We don’t know how long this will last, but we know that it will pass and education will resume. However, to what extent things will be the same and return to ‘normal’ is a matter of some debate. The current crisis is likely to accelerate…>

Gaining New Skills And Knowledge During Lockdown

Recruiters are still sifting through applications and CVs during the lockdown, so now is a really good time to learn new skills to give your job application or CV some extra sparkle. We’re not talking about teaching yourself how to turn out the perfect soufflé or learn to tango (although these are great skills to…>

Completing a Job Application

The prospect of completing a job application can be quite daunting at the best of times, and more so if you haven’t done one for a while or if you have several to do in a short space of time. This article provides some practical tips about getting started and moving through this process.