The Outfit I Will Never Wear Again
I never thought I’d miss that navy blue polyester dress. Every time I buckled the skinny belt around my waist, it felt like I was leaving my individuality in my
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Goodbye 2016: A mini review of the year
2016 has been a hell of a year. Before attempting to put aside the news of the rather frightening racist homophobic right-wing uprising which made many in both the UK
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Why job satisfaction isn’t just about your job
We get told to find a job we love, so it doesn’t feel like work. We are encouraged to look at what we really enjoy doing so that we can
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How to live-tweet a conference
Since returning to academia, I have attended a lot of conferences and panel discussion events. Ever since I live-tweeted the Costume Society’s Study Day in 2012, people have been telling
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Talking about mental health
It’s not something I’ve really talked about but, in recent months, I have felt so overwhelmed that I started to feel physical effects from the stress. Work was hectic, I
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Imposter Syndrome: fighting your gremlins
Earlier this month, I went to the V&A’s Undressed exhibition with a bunch of lovely people who are all fans of the lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly. Since I was
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Making Plans for the Year Ahead
At the start of 2015, I sat down with a small group of friends to complete the Year Compass. It was a great way to reflect on the previous 12
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Work vs Life: How to love your job
Back in 2010, I attended a class at The School of Life entitled How To Find a Job You Love. Designed to help you think about what you really want
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Ask A Feminist: I’m being ignored in meetings
Thanks to the wonders of Twitter, my team of feminists willing to answer your questions has been expanded. If you have a question, please get in touch. We only have
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How to prepare for job interviews
First things first, you’ve got yourself an interview so congratulations! You have obviously written a great application or CV/résumé and have convinced them that you have the skills and knowledge
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