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What are the Top Five Questions to ask an Interviewer?
Although interviews can be daunting experiences for many, the process offers great opportunities for you to get to know potential employers and make a positive impression. By preparing and asking some strategic questions, you will collate the information you need in order to make the decision if this is the right professional move while coming across as keen and committed.
CV Advice
What do employers look for in a CV?
What is the purpose of a CV? When I ask this question, people usually look at me a bit perplexed. To showcase my skills and qualifications or to prove I can do the job is the typical response.
How to structure a CV
In the following article, I shall explore how to structure a CV. This will be particularly helpful for those working in professional roles and services within the Higher Education sector. Please see the stand-alone CV template as well as my guide below.
Interview Tips
Job Search Tips in a Post-COVID World
Would you like to apply for a promotion and set yourself up for success in the post-Covid world? In the following article, we have cherry-picked some job search tips.
Getting your post-PhD job during COVID-19
Which jobs can you apply for post-PhD? We learn how COVID-19 changed the mechanics and tools in this process, but not your employability and impact.
Career Development
What are examples of academic jobs?
If you are exploring career options in higher education, the following article will help you understand the types of academic jobs, expectations of employers, and skills you would need to develop.
Academic Jobs in the Health and Medical Sector
Looking for academic jobs in the Health and Medical sector? Perhaps you’re a doctor, dentist or nurse and want to make the move into lecturing and research. Or maybe you’re just starting out in the Health and Medical sector and are interested in routes to academia.
Resources
Research Jobs in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
The second-largest area for health and medical jobs advertised here on jobs.ac.uk (after medicine and dentistry), you will find is anatomy, physiology and pathology research roles.
Lecturing and Teaching Jobs in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Here we take an in-depth look at some of the academic jobs in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, the qualifications...>
Studentship Advice
Transferable skills from your PhD
Your PhD does not only make you an expert in your field, but also provides you with crucial skills that make you an attractive employee for a wide range of positions
Moving PhD research forward while navigating a new normal
Reflect on the pandemic, give yourself the opportunity to learn from the experience, and move your research forward.
Country Profiles
China Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Germany Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...