Planning and developing your career is an ongoing process, not just something that you do when circumstances make it a necessity.
Whatever stage you are at in your career – looking for a new job; planning your next move; looking for ways to challenge and develop yourself – the University offers a range of training, resources and tools to support you.
Follow the links in this section for details of initiatives to support your career development.
Key resources
- Visit the Develop your Career theme on the University Training Booking System for a range of courses and resources.
- Includes the Professional Services Career Development Programme, and workshops on CV writing, job applications and interview techniques.
- Guidance and advice on job shadowing and secondments.
Develop your career 1:1
- Book a 1:1 to discuss your career plans and aspirations and learn about opportunities within the University to support your career development.
- Contact PPD to arrange an appointment.
- Access our plan your career tools to help get you started on the process of thinking about your career development and to prepare for a Develop Your Career 1:1.
More resources and opportunities to help you develop your career
- Career Development Opportunities for Professional Services Staff - webinar recording.
- Jisc Digital Capabilities Framework - self-assessment tool (approx. 20 minutes).
- Lean Practitioner course - update your business improvement skills and knowledge.
- Join a Community of Practice - learn from others in the University who are doing a similar role or type of work to you.
- Sign up to the Self-Match Mentoring Scheme - find a mentor who can support you as you develop your career.
- Mentoring Basics course
- Become an ourcambridge Champion
- Apprenticeships - consider if a new qualification is what you need to move forward with your career plans, and earn whilst you learn.