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How to not sound arrogant
Marketing a product is one thing but marketing yourself adds a whole layer of complexity. So, how do you avoid sounding full of yourself? It’s a common concern and I’ve seen this backfire, where, to avoid sounding arrogant, people have...
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Mixed emotions? What to expect if you are starting a remote job
If you’ve had to attend lectures or appointments over Zoom, it’s likely you are already familiar with the pros and cons of remote work. (And hopefully you are highlighting the skills and strengths you gained in your job applications!) Many...
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Stay Connected Programme - Graduate Support for You!
Life-long Support as a Graduate Since the world turned upside down, I know many students and graduates have found it frustrating and challenging, and have struggled with what has been happening and what it may mean for your career. If...
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Academic job interviews - quick tips
As I’m spending quite a bit of time at the moment helping our research staff to prepare for lectureship interviews, I thought I’d share a few of the things I’m saying most often about how to prepare and how to...
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Applying for academic jobs - what to ask a contact for informal enquiries
The inspiration for this post came from a session I participated in yesterday as part of Bath’s Academic Career Academy, which focussed on academic job applications and interviews. One of the topics we discussed was whether to contact a recruiting...
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Disability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 2)
As shown in part 1, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to adjusting the workplace. Your needs might vary to someone with the same diagnosis and change according to the nature of the job. They might not even be the same...
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Disability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 1)
If you want support in the workplace for any reason, but reluctant to ask, then you’ve come to the right place. In a recent My Plus webinar, I listened to successful professionals talk about how their disabilities have intersected with...
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Alumni Interview: Education Mental Health Practitioner
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting our MSc Applied Clinical Psychology graduate Hazel, who recently qualified as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). The EMHP role is a relatively recent and exciting role supporting children and young people...
