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Should you be working 100 hours a week?
20/02/2020
Mary Beard’s recent admission that she is a ‘mug’ who works 100 hours a week caused a Twitter storm. But how hard is it reasonable for academics to work? Who should decide? And should the mugs be obliged to keep quiet? Seven academics have their say -
Online conferences can engage new audiences but present significant organisational challenges. Jack Grove speaks to a scientist to find out how it is done
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Interview with Tammy Shadbolt
21/02/2020
The wildlife veterinarian discusses balancing the academic and field-based elements of her career, unfortunate smells and misconceptions about zoos -
Precarity has a long hangover
19/02/2020
Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss Twitter: @menysnoweballes -
Career advice: how to lead a research team
07/04/2017
Five top European academics offer advice on how to mentor, manage and expand a research team. -
Our panel of leading university administrators explain how applicants should approach a meeting of this kind at their institution.
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We all need good advice – the problem is making sure you know where to find it, and how to accept it, says John Tregoning.
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Anxieties over overseas posts largely overlooked as academy highlights benefits of global mobility, researchers claim.
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From the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to special needs education in the UK, more mid-career professionals are taking professional doctorates
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Tim Softley, Peter Schiffer and Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela explain the benefits of a transatlantic partnership
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Co-founder of investment firm says that more early career academics should be encouraged to think about the entrepreneurial route
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How to give a good academic conference paper
06/04/2017
Tricks of presenting a successful academic conference paper are revealed by co-author of a popular public speaking guide -
Cultural differences can complicate relationships between international doctoral students and supervisors, Jack Grove hears
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Our experts reveal how they seek to choose the right person for the job when faced with a pile of flawless CVs and glowing references
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Do's and don'ts for developing a CV
18/05/2015
A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others. -
Negotiating the best starting salary
18/05/2015
Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer. -
Creating rapport in an interview
18/05/2015
Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer. -
Creating an alluring covering letter
18/05/2015
The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself. -
How good is your CV?
18/05/2015
Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
