by Emma | Nov 8, 2021 | Job application
Are you excellent? Insightful? Powerful? How do you write strongly about yourself in applications and why it’s important to do so. So, the first thing we need to do is address the elephant in the room. The main reason we have to make sure we write strongly...
by Emma | Nov 4, 2021 | Job application
Shall I do another postdoc? Shall I apply for a lectureship? Have I considered all my options as a postdoc? In my work with postdocs I came across a framework whilst reading a really useful book. We’re going to explore this framework a little bit in this blog...
by Emma | Oct 18, 2021 | Job application
What is the red thread and why does my fellowship / grant / article need one? A red thread essentially is a theme or a key phrase that links or weaves all the way through whatever we’re writing, especially if we’re thinking fellowships and grants. Where does red...
by Emma | Aug 13, 2021 | Workplace skills
If I could wave my postdoc agony aunt wand, it would be to fix people’s writing issues. I’m not sure why this is such a challenge for people, but the struggle is real! People either can’t find time for writing, don’t know how to get started, get stuck, think that they...
by Emma | Jul 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are you a postdoc or fellow looking to make the lectureship leap? What do you need to know to become a lecturer? Other than your subject, that is What type of lectureship? All universities are different, especially in the UK with its heady mix of ancient and...
