A 5 step model of career management:

The Five-Step Model sets out exactly what skills, tasks and priorities you need to consider in order to move forward. Each of the steps has a list of questions which might be usefully posed throughout your working life. click here

Identifying my career priorities:

Adapted from 'What Colour is Your Parachute' by Richard Nelson Bolles, this simple self-assessment helps you to consider what your priorities are in life. This is a vital first step before you make any career decisions. click here

Current Career Analysis : A career management exercise: 

This fifteen-point questionnaire is designed to focus individuals' thinking on their present career situation. It is suitable for anyone in need of assessing their current situation with a view to making changes. click here 

Staying movitated in your job search:

If you are thinking of making a career change have a look at this short video from LinkedIn Learning. It explores the concept of ‘loss aversion’ and how we might deal with this so we can stay motivated whilst searching for a job. click here  (If you require a LinkedIn licence please click here)

Managing Self Doubt:

Learn how to combat the worst-case scenario you create in your head and channel your fear into excitement by listening to this podcast on LinkedIn learning. click here (If you require a LinkedIn learning licence please click here)

How to cope with redundancy:

This article offers advice on coping with the stress of redundancy and practical tips on how you can move forward. click here

How to prepare for your retirement:

What will you do when you wake up on that first morning of your retirement and don’t have to go to work? Preparing for retirement is important to ensure a happy and fruitful time, however a 2007 survey highlighted that as many as 58% of people undertake no planning whatsoever for their retirement. This resource will help you prepare for your retirement effectively. click here

How to find a job:

Whether you have hit a ceiling in your current role, are facing redundancy, or just want a change, you can improve your chance of successfully finding a new position by taking a proactive approach. This article offers some practical advice to help get you started. click here

Approaching my job search:

Use this simple checklist to help you to identify if you have a good approach to finding a new job. click here

Jobs in the University:

You can search for internal jobs and sign up for job alerts at the following link. click here

10 ways to stay motivated while job hunting:

The process of looking, applying and being interviewed for a job can be exhausting. In this LinkedIn video we share 10 ways to keep motivated while looking for a job. click here (If you require a LinkedIn licence please click here)

Jobs in the University:

Hints and Tips on completing an on-line application for an internal job in the University. click here

Writing a successful CV:

Guidance to help you to write a CV which stands out. click here

10 Steps to a Professional Cover Letter:

This resource outlines the steps to take when writing a cover letter for a job application. click here

How to layout an Academic CV:

This article from jobs.ac.uk gives hints and tips on how to layout an academic CV to best effect. click here

The STAR treatment-answering competency based interview questions:

This article will show you how the STAR technique can help you to give great answers to competency based interview questions. click here

Handling Interview Questions-a podcast:

In this podcast you can hear how to prepare for and handle a range of interview questions to help you to give your best possible performance on the day. click here

How to improve your interview technique:

This article will give you some general advice on how to prepare for and conduct yourself in job interviews. click here

Assessment Centres – What to expect:

Assessment centres are designed to help organisations select the best candidates for roles by testing their suitability using a variety of exercises and activities. Here we give you an overview of what to expect when asked to attend an assessment centre, and some advice on how to prepare. click here

Top Ten Tips for preparing for an academic interview:

Hints and tips from jobs.ac.uk on how to prepare well for an Academic interview. click here

Questions to ask when starting a new job:

In this article by jobs.ac.uk, you can explore a number of key questions to ask in your first few days in a new job. click here

7 habits of successful early career researchers:

Have you got your first job as a researcher? Watch our short video to pick up some good habits to help you get started and become a successful researcher. click here

Negotiating a salary:

In this article by jobs.ac.uk, they share useful tips to help you to negotiate a salary. click here

Top tips for successful salary negotiations:

Hints and tips on how to have a constructive approach to salary negotiation. click here

The first 100 days of a new job:

Whether you are starting a new job or moving into a management or leadership role, these tips offer practical suggestions to ensure you succeed in your critical first 100 days. click here

How to deal with interview rejection:

In this article, reed.co.uk share ideas to help you to move forward after interview rejection. click here