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Women in Academia: Building Your Lecturing Career

After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees whilst working in retail and the public sector, I secured funded doctoral study at the University of Derby. During my PhD, I gained teaching and marking experience, became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and worked as an Associate Lecturer across two institutions. I tried to…>

FE Career Paths

Further Education Career Paths Do you enjoy working with young people and adult learners? If so, you may consider a career in Further Education (FE). FE Career Paths A career in FE can be genuinely rewarding and much more diverse than people think. My article explores the main pathways into and through FE. I look…>

Reflecting on your experience to strengthen your applications

Read our full guide on how to reflect on your experience to strengthen your job applications by jobs.ac.uk. Writing consistently strong applications can be a big ask. Producing compelling content can be even trickier if you haven’t allowed yourself the space and time to engage in self-reflection. Therefore, providing yourself with the opportunity to pause…>

The PhD Ethics Process

Ethics Process This article explains the importance, steps, and principles of the ethics process in research. It explores what ethical approval is and why it matters. It also highlights offers practical advice on how to pass the ethics review successfully. Understanding the PhD Ethics Process Ethical review is one of the first formal steps in…>

PhD Students: Where are they now?

Discover the inspiring career journeys of researchers beyond their doctoral studies. In these interviews, we shine a spotlight on the next steps taken by PhD graduates. We explore the diverse roles, industries, and opportunities they have embraced since completing their research. From engineering and technology to business development, this series highlights how the skills and…>

Free Further Education Cover Letter

We recently provided a Free FE CV Template to help get you started on the first step towards landing a job in Further Education (FE). While your CV can and should be so much more than a list of prior experience, it’s inevitable that in maintaining a clear, concise, tabular CV, you’re going to miss…>

Ask a PhD Student

Considering a PhD? Learn from the experiences of seasoned academics. jobs.ac.uk offers a wide range of career advice designed specifically for PhD students, giving you support at every stage of the journey; before you apply, while you’re studying, and after you finish. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or preparing for the next…>

How to avoid a fear of rejection in your career

It is almost inevitable that throughout your career trajectory, regardless of the industry or sector you work in, you will experience rejection. Whether it’s not being chosen to lead on a project, not securing a longed-for promotion, or not having the opportunity to embark on further training and development, rejection can be hard to accept….>

How not to write a Further Education CV

Whether you are looking to make a career transition into the Further Education (FE) sector or you are applying for a promotion or alternative role in FE, there will be some key things to avoid when producing a CV as part of your applications. Read our article for pointers on what to avoid when writing…>

How the PhD application process varies

Do you want to find out how the PhD application process varies depending on where in the world you would like to study? Are you considering a PhD abroad? Requirements vary globally, but you generally need a relevant master’s, research experience, a strong proposal, language proficiency, references, and final test results. This article focuses on…>