Academic jobs are incredibly specialist and in high demand. Job seekers and recent PhD graduates can dramatically improve their current CV and credentials by shining a big, bright light on their major achievements.
Written by Andrew Fennell
Andrew Fennell is a former recruitment consultant and contributes careers advice to websites like Business Insider, The Guardian and FastCompany.
How NOT to Write an Academic CV
Academic positions require a different level of detail in CVs to standard industry CVs. And with such a limited number of academic roles available, it’s highly important not to blow your chances with CV mistakes that could have easily been avoided. To help you out, we’ve reviewed some of the most impressive academic CVs and…>
Cover Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing a cover letter is a crucial part of the job application process. This gives you a chance to expand on your CV and impress the recruiter. A great cover letter can also help you to stand out from other applicants. That’s why it’s important that you keep it short and sweet, containing only the…>
How to Write a CV for Speculative Applications
Speculative job applications can help you to access all kinds of hidden opportunities. They might not lead to a paid job immediately, but they can help you get your foot in the door and get access to the big decision-makers. Not all jobs are explicitly advertised. Sometimes you have to make a business notice you…>
4 Reasons Your CV Could Be Ignored
Are you fed up with receiving rejection letters in your pursuit to step up the ladder of your academic career? It can be tempting to give up, or even take a change of direction, if you feel like your applications aren’t getting you anywhere. Take a look at these four reasons why your academic CV…>
3 Questions Your Academic CV Should Answer
When you are applying for academic jobs, it is important that your CV is customised to the role requirements and presented in an academic style. Academic CVs differ in some ways in comparison to standard non-academic ones, so you need to ensure yours is set up to impress recruiters in the higher education sector. Here…>
4 Tips for a Winning Academic Cover Letter
Too many people spend days crafting the perfect academic CV, only to spend minimal effort on their academic cover letter. But, the truth is, that even the most perfectly crafted CV is nothing without an impactful cover letter. A strategically targeted cover letter which demonstrates your abilities, enthusiasm and suitability for the role paired with…>
6 Things to Avoid Putting in your CV
When it comes to your CV, first impressions count. You have limited space to prove your value to recruiters, and anything that gives them a bad impression of you could cause your CV to get rejected. So, in order to impress, you need to pack your CV with selling points and ditch the common blunders…>
How to get your Academic CV Noticed by Employers
When applying for your first academic position, you’ll need to create something that is a little different to get your CV noticed by employers. An academic CV is more comprehensive than a standard document and should detail your academic qualifications, skills and experience, as well as any notable publications you may have. An effective academic…>