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How to make your cover letter stand out
Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job...>
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CV Advice
How to make your cover letter stand out
Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job...>
Using AI for job applications
Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and...>
Interview Tips
How to Search for a Job in Higher Education
The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be...>
Advice before an interview
Have you recently submitted a job application and are waiting for an interview invitation? Whilst some people like taking...>
Career Development
How to Search for a Job in Higher Education
The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be...>
Writing Abstracts for Conferences
From draft to podium: a guide for researchers at any stage Whether you are just starting in research or...>
Resources
Office Admin Jobs
Interested in applying for a job as an Office Admin? Are you looking for a career transition within the...>
Career Advice Hour: Master the art of interviewing | Webinar Summary and Recording
‘Master the art of interviewing’ Webinar Summary and Recording Interviewing is a skill that can be refined with practice!...>
Studentship Advice
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and...>
PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations! This interview is your opportunity to show...>
Country Profiles
Work in 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...
Work in 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...