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How To Write A Personal Statement

A personal statement is usually situated at the top of a cv under your personal information and is one of the first sections of a cv that the reader will come across. You have a limited amount of time to make an impact on the reader (no more than 30 seconds to be precise) therefore…>

10 Top Tips for Interview Presentations

If you have succeeded in getting to final interview for a professional job in Higher Education, the chances are that you will be asked to deliver a short presentation to the panel.  You will usually be given a specific topic to prepare: typically this might be to address a current issue and make recommendations on…>

Using Research Skills Outside Academia

So you enjoy research.  But you are unsure if an academic career is right for you.  How else can you use your research skills? You may find a research post outside academia that uses the full range of your skills – perhaps in a biotech start-up or social policy ‘think tank’.  But these opportunities are…>

Senior Research Project Manager CV Template

This is a CV template for research project manager posts, either in an academic, public sector or commercial environment. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own CV. Start with a summary of your research experience/aims. This is the equivalent of a personal statement but is specifically designed to summarise your…>

Senior Lecturer CV Template

This is a Senior Lecturer CV template for academic posts, especially senior lectureships. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own academic CV. There is no need to include a personal statement on an academic CV. Start by describing your relevant qualifications. Depending on whether the job you are going for…>

Professorial CV Template

This is a CV template for academic posts, especially professorships. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own academic CV. There is no need to include a personal statement on an academic CV. Start by describing your relevant qualifications. A professorial CV will need to show that you have the relevant…>

5 Tips for Selling Yourself When Applying for Jobs

‘Unique Selling Point’ (or USP) is a marketing idea developed to help people in business improve their sales. As a job seeker, you also have something to sell: YOURSELF! By developing your USPs learn how to sell yourself when applying for a job and stand out from the crowd. These five tips will help you…>

How to do a Distance Learning PhD at a UK University

Why do a distance learning PhD? There are a number of reasons why a student might decide to study for a PhD or MPhil via distance learning. Some people, for family, career or other commitment reasons, may be unable to move near their choice of university to undertake their study. PhDs by distance learning (sometimes…>

Academic Cover Letter Template

(Teaching-Focused Lectureship Post) This is an academic cover letter template that you can use together with the Academic CV template.                                                                                   <Write your address                                                                                   and phone number                                                                                   and email address                                                                                   in this area>   <date>   Application for position of Dear , <In the first paragraph introduce yourself generally and list the…>