Thoughts about Advisers forum by Julie Bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts Summary of discussion/contributions so far en-us 2017-11-21 21:46:29 UTC 2025-10-25 23:37:22 UTC hello@padlet.com better for sessions like this to be held when everyone is less busy? j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284658 2017-11-21 21:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284658 directionless discussion isn’t the best use of time-A case conference approach might work- some people bring a challenge e.g. tough student case, share how they dealt with it, seek ideas/feedback on what they could do differently, or how they could extend their support. -some structure is helpful! j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284725 2017-11-21 21:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284725 a place to discuss more operational news and issues is really really important so yes to us talking about what is happening within departments - discussion about sharing work /pairing up for things across depts where appropriate would be nice. - Anything that encourages more collaborative working and talks about useful things would be welcome. j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284799 2017-11-21 22:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284799 Due to the nature of our Team Meetings there is no other place for the kind of discussion you are proposing other than at Adviser Forum or T and D.- I personally would welcome the chance to discuss things as EAs as this does never happen. j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284835 2017-11-21 22:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284835 Not all of us have a background in HE work and it’s important to me that I feel confident about the how up to date my knowledge of recruitment practices really is, for example. None of the T and D have really covered anything around this – feel the focus is around guidance and wellbeing - so I would like the meetings to cover some practical topics such as CV latest news and views, Psychometrics new developments, refresh on interviews/applications/assessment centres etc, feedback from employers etc. j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284893 2017-11-21 22:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209284893 We did talk about perhaps making some meetings partly task-orientated i.e. Simon asks us for specific views/ideas/answers around a current issue e.g. Graduate Support. That way it provides a focus for part of the session and people can feel they are being asked to make a contribution. j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209285000 2017-11-21 22:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209285000 Purpose: to discuss best practice j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413071 to bring something new e.g. something you've read or learnt about which you'd like to share ]]> 2017-11-22 11:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413071 Topics covered in future forum meetings j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413165 - Career theory 
- issues/challenges and strategies
- example: recruitment scams could have been a topic (recent email discussion) 
- complex student case (as suggested by Helen F)  ]]> 2017-11-22 11:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413165 Format: someone to lead j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413216 - 1 hour 4x per year for 1 hour 
- Faculties to take turns to 'host' (could be in their buildings) 
- split into 3 parts 20 mins long use of the bell (currently in Careers Centre) to keep to time 
- ask for/share best practice/challenge items in advance (e.g. one month before) 
consistent format each time  
- semi-structured 


]]> 2017-11-22 11:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413216 Who the forum is for: j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413410 'frontline staff' - could be EAs, information staff, EPOs, other staff in DEEP
Consultants? - debate about whether the forums should just be for 'frontline' staff (i.e. not managers) or whether fine with consultants attending because it's an 'adviser' forum and they are 'advisers'......]]> 2017-11-22 11:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209413410 Training e.g. updates to recruitment etc should be part of T&D rather than separate j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209414442 2017-11-22 11:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209414442 Meetings (generally): j_bhagat https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209416208 - circulate Powerpoints and material before hand, then everyone should read before the meeting and be ready to discuss once there ]]> 2017-11-22 11:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/209416208 In the past I think the forums have worked best when we have discussed a particular theme or new technique or theory that could help us all improve our practice. A different person could take the lead each time as I thinks some structure is important. I'd be happy to lead on one of these sessions., Caroline H https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/214497074 2017-12-08 14:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/j_bhagat/AdvisersForumthoughts/wish/214497074