Higher Education and Research Career Test

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Most people picture higher education as a lecturer standing at the front of a lecture hall, but the sector is far broader than that. One person might spend their day running experiments that take years to produce a publishable result, another is writing a grant application that will determine whether a research team can keep working, and another is designing the online learning experience that students will use to study from home. From supporting a struggling student through a difficult year to leading the strategic direction of an entire faculty, higher education offers a range of careers that most people who work outside it never knew existed. Take this test to find out which path fits you.

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Disclaimer: Before you start the test, please consider the following: the test results are provided to you for the purpose of discovering your interests, your likes and dislikes and contemplating on what you may want to do in the future. Our tests are not psychological tests, nor do they indicate that you excel in a certain field of interest. Our tests do not amount to professional career advice. Our terms of use contain a disclaimer.

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Build partnerships between universities and industry.
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Lead and manage academic departments or institutions.
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Shape the strategic direction of an institution.
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Draw on your own research to inform what you teach.
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Help students navigate their academic journey.
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Give detailed feedback on their academic work.
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Write grant proposals to secure research funding.
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Walk students through their options after graduation.
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Teach academic subjects to university students.
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Create digital learning resources for courses.
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Write learning outcomes for courses and programs.
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Work with employers to keep courses relevant.
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Support the development of academic staff.
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Support adult learners balancing study and work.
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Review courses to keep them current and relevant.
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Oversee the quality of academic programs.
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Deliver courses in career or professional education.
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Analyze data and interpret research findings.
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Build and support online learning environments.
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Get academic programs approved and accredited.
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Use data to track how students engage with courses.
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Keep research projects on schedule and within budget.
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Conduct research that advances a specialist field.
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Design and develop academic programs and courses.
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Assess students’ understanding of course material.
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Write research for academic journals.
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Train staff to use digital teaching tools.
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Teach study skills for academic success.
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Manage funded research projects from start to finish.
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Support students facing personal challenges.
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Design studies to test a specific research question.
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Prepare students for careers or certifications.
Please answer all highlighted questions.

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