In 2018, my colleague Dr Anna Fraszczyk and I conducted a study on why higher education, rail focussed courses, or subjects within these courses, are not offered in an online format. With the vast knowledge base of rail industry academics, experts and specialists across the world, we found there are limited courses offered online. Our

  If you are in the depths of winter in Europe or the height of summer in Australia, no doubt you are facing the new year with plans for a successful 2019. Happy new year to all, and hoping the year goes well.  As we start the new year afresh, our work/life/career intentions are admirable,

Recently, I was invited to the UIC Talent and Expertise Development platform event in Riga, Latvia to speak about the reality of talent practice and what is really needed into the future. This wonderful opportunity allowed me to meet new people and develop fresh perspectives on the challenges rail organisations are facing today. Just before

With much talk about branding for products, having a personal brand is also important. If you want to be known as an expert or the go-to person for a certain skill or ability, your name should be at the top of people’s minds when they are looking for that special something. A personal brand is

We all know the world of work is changing. Industry 4.0, casualisation of jobs, automation and artificial intelligence – a world where machines carry out tasks human once were able to do. How can you remain career relevant in this changing environment? The skills, knowledge and qualifications you started your career with are going to

I recently read an article about why resumes sink to the bottom of the pile in the job search. Often there are tens, if not hundreds of people, applying for the one position, so I thought this title was appropriate. Many people have this sinking feeling when they are continually rejected for a potential new

I recently attended the SITCE conference in Singapore, with my colleague Dr Anna Fraszczyk from Mahidol University in Thailand, where there were many rail professionals in attendance. We were invited to discuss the challenges of people at the heart of digital railways from our specific contexts in a panel session. Events such as these provide

In my work as a Career and Talent Consultant, I assist people to make career changes and apply for new jobs. My role is to support and mentor each person through their unique career change process.  I am always interested in what makes people able to move successfully from one position to another in a

As the year moves to the halfway point, many people will be looking forward to a recreational break. Before going on leave, it is helpful to consider your achievements in the first half of the year and whether you have completed any of your personal career goals. If training or professional development was on your