Did you know that an Academic Cover Letter is essential when applying for academic jobs? In the following article, I will share with you why you definitely need one and what you should include. First things first. Why would you bother with a cover letter when you have already included lots of information in your…>
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Sending a Thank You Note after an Academic Interview
Have you considered sending a thank you note after an academic interview? If you sent one, did you feel awkward, hopeful or optimistic once you have written it? The idea of sending a thank you note after an interview is nothing new. Many of us, however, consider it solely a gesture to win the interviewer’s…>
PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources
There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all. Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden…>
How to Become a Lecturer
There are numerous routes to get into the field of academia. In the following article, I will share with you some invaluable insights into the traditional way of how to become a lecturer. Qualifications If you wanted to become a lecturer fifty years ago, a post-graduate qualification was not necessary. A few decades later, many people…>
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
TEFL, CELTA, TESOL, DELTA… all of these acronyms relate to one thing: teaching English as a foreign language. The range of courses on offer can be confusing. Whether you are new to teaching or you have been in the teaching profession for decades, the following insights will help you to make an informed course choice….>
Become a Researcher – 5 Skills You Need
I have cherry-picked five skills you need to become a researcher for those who are aspiring to step into the field of academic research.
Five Skills You Need to Become a Lecturer in Higher Education
Many of the articles on the jobs.ac.uk Career Advice site focus on tailoring your experience and describing the needs of employers. In this article, I will share with you five essential skills to develop if you would like to work as a Lecturer in Higher Education. If you are currently a PhD student then you…>
The Talent Programme in China
The education ministry in China has, over the last 15 years, invested a huge amount of money in the university system, and has developed a range of programmes encouraging professional and personal development among academics. Moreover, in recent years, the programme has focused on attracting international talent, especially those who are able to write and…>
Academic Cover Letter Template: Senior Lectureship
This is an academic cover letter template that you can use together with the academic CV template. <Include your address here and phone number and email address> <Date> Application for the position of Dear , <In the first paragraph introduce yourself generally and list the reasons why you should be considered…>
Junior Researcher CV
This is a CV template for junior researcher 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 research…>