Further Education Consulting Ltd.
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The Further Education Consulting Ltd. is the consulting part of the Further Education Group focusing on increasing the competitiveness of the International Higher Education sector. Among our higher education consultants network, we have collectively more than 100 years of experience working in and around higher education and related fields. For this reason, clients can be sure that we will create solutions that respect the cultures of their institutes and that are compatible with best practice in the field.
Our practice began in the area of developing student recruitment strategies and student recruitment. Since then, we have expanded our practice to include work related competitiveness, the creation and structuring of interdisciplinary graduate programs, infrastructure planning, institutional change, accreditation processes, and (Inspectorate) audits, etc. In short, the Further Education Group has developed a capacity to solve strategic problems related to Higher Education Institutes in particular and to institutions seeking improvement or change in stature in general.
For more information just drop us a line info@fe-group.com
Our work differs from client to client, and no two projects have ever looked the same. For our current and recent projects refer to our Business CV.
Interim Management
Although there are historical antecedents (like the Roman dictatorship), the concept of interim management is usually believed to date back to the 1970s, when, in the Netherlands, permanent employees were protected by long notice periods and companies faced large costs for terminatingemployees. Hiring managers on a temporary basis was a solution.
The Further Education Group can help you with seasoned interim managers in the field of (international) education. Please go to the Interim Management page for more information.
Graduated but no work experience?
A period of work experience (such as a work placement or internship) can radically improve your employability. Getting a good degree is still important, but work experience allows you to develop additional skills and qualities that will impress recruiters.
Why is work experience important?
Getting a good degree is, on its own, not enough anymore. With increasing numbers of students going to university, graduates with good degrees are easy to find. However, according to a survey by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), graduate employers are still having problems filling vacancies. ‘The largest factor is a lack of applicants with the right skills, employers are likely to be looking for graduates who can demonstrate softer skills such as team working, cultural awareness, leadership and communication skills, as well as academic achievement.’
If you’ve chosen your career path already, work experience will demonstrate your commitment, and is particularly important for careers such as teaching, investment banking, medicine and law. If you haven’t decided what you want to do, it’s a good way to try out different industries and develop your transferable skills at the same time.
Types of work experience
From structured summer internships to temporary work in an office, there are many valid forms of work experience. You can find details of work-experience opportunities at your university careers service. You can also ask us to help you out.
For work placement and career counseling, or to help with job-searching, it is free to ask for an initial interview with one of our Further Education Group counselors on info@fe-group.com
