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Dr. Gill Frigerio – Academic Spotlight Interview

Career development isn’t just about finding a job, it’s about shaping futures. Dr Gill Frigerio is at the forefront of training the professionals who make that happen. In this interview, jobs.ac.uk sits down with Dr Gill Frigerio, Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, to explore her work, her journey, and her passion for career…>

Advice before an interview

Have you recently submitted a job application and are waiting for an interview invitation? Whilst some people like taking part in interviews, some may find them overwhelming. In this article, we offer some sound advice before an interview. We shall look at what you should do before your next interview in terms of research and…>

Career Advice Hour: Master the art of interviewing | Webinar Summary and Recording

‘Master the art of interviewing’ Webinar Summary and Recording Interviewing is a skill that can be refined with practice! Unlock your career potential by joining us for a dynamic 1-hour webinar, where Career Coach Cathy Balfe will guide you through the essential steps to interview success. What you’ll gain: The 4Ps: Learn a proven 4-step…>

PhD interview questions

If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations! This interview is your opportunity to show you are the perfect fit for the programme. This article can help you prepare to answer common PhD interview questions. What to expect in your PhD interview PhD application requirements vary based on institutional, regional and…>

Dr James Gill – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month on jobs.ac.uk, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr James Gill, who humbly describes himself not as an academic but as a doctor who happens to teach. A proud graduate of the University of Warwick, Dr Gill’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. After initially failing his first year, he found inspiration…>

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 below article, we shall explore how to prepare for unusual questions which at first may come across as irrelevant to the…>

How to Ace Your Interview Presentation

Top Tips on How to Ace Your Interview Presentation “It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain’s words couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to interview presentations. Even the most natural and effortless presentations often come from meticulous preparation.  Many candidates focus heavily…>

Dr Elinor MacFarlane – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month at jobs.ac.uk, we had the opportunity to work with Dr Elinor MacFarlane, Clinical Evaluation Scientist, who recently completed her PhD at Cardiff University. Elinor’s interview offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of starting a PhD during the global pandemic. Dr Elinor MacFarlane began her PhD in Vision Science at Cardiff…>

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…>

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…>