A great mentor can change the trajectory of your career, and being a mentor can deepen your own professional mastery in unexpected ways. Mentorship isn't just a career strategy; it's a personal growth strategy that fosters connection and benefits both parties. The post The Role of Mentorship in Career Growth appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
In this in-depth post, Holly Prescott, the PGR Careers Advisor from Careers Network, shares practical advice from the PGR Careers in Academia webinar series earlier this summer, offering strategies to help PGRs navigate the academic job market with confidence and clarity. If you came into your PhD with hopes of pursuing an academic career, then … Continue reading "Claiming Your Space in Academia: Practical Tips for the Academic Job Market"| UoB PGR Development
Operational skills often sit in the background of professional success, overlooked but indispensable. While technical and soft skills get the spotlight, it's these foundational habits that shape how reliably and effectively you show up in your work. Discover what these skills are and how to evaluate your own proficiency. The post The Under-Appreciated Importance of Operational Skills appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
You want to be the go-to person, the reliable one, the team player. But there's a cost to always saying yes—and it's rarely discussed until the stress catches up with you. The post The Hidden Costs of Overcommitment at Work appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
Do you want great questions or great answers? At first glance, coaching and mentoring may seem to be the same thing and are often transposed in our thinking as they are both techniques requiring si…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
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Performative productivity isn’t just about being busy. It’s about making sure others see you being busy. Over time, it can quietly chip away at your well-being and your credibility. Explore why we do this and how to stop once and for all. The post The Dangers of Performative Productivity appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
Nearly every day we’re inundated with news of technological advancement in the workplace. It’s only natural to wonder what this means for us, the simple humans of the working world. Here are the top skills every professional should focus on improving in the coming year to not only complement your ability to use AI effectively, but also fill the gaps where AI is lacking. The post How to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
Transitioning from a peer to a leadership role can be one of the most challenging shifts in your professional career. It’s not just about taking on a new set of tasks; it’s about reshaping relationships and redefining your place within the team dynamic. Here are some strategies to help you navigate this transition smoothly. The post How to Transition from Peer to Manager appeared first on Eat Your Career.| Eat Your Career
I recently made a video (shared below) about 2 things that have the power to make a difference to who you will be in 5 years time. I said 2: and recently came across a tweet with a few more… but still very much under your own control. The person you will be in 5 ... Read more The post You will be the Same Person in 5 years… Except for 2 things first appeared on Moving People to Action.| Moving People to Action
It makes more sense to plan your next move, when you are less frazzled, and away from the demands of the job. When you are relaxed and can enjoy the emotional and mental space that comes with a sum…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator
In difficult times, GROWTH is hard to achieve, and it is necessary to change not only the way you think but the way you behave – it’s time to try something new. How else will you find out wha…| Michael Donaldson The Value Innovator