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A Snap Shot of the Benefits of Working at a University

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If you’re new to the Higher Education sector, you might be wondering what the benefits of working at a university are. There are numerous benefits to working at a university, including opportunities for personal development, generous annual leave, and the satisfaction of being involved in a progressive and diverse institute University employment is not just…>

Top 5 Academic Interview Questions and Answers

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This article will list the most common academic interview questions for lecturer positions and suggest a possible answer to them. The examples of good answers are not the only options. There are, of course, many other ways of successfully answering these questions. These are suggestions to get you to think constructively about what you could…>

Your CV – Responsibilities and Achievements

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When talking about your responsibilities and achievements you need to be more creative (and I don’t mean lying!). You need to tailor this section to each job you apply for. This is the most difficult part of your CV to write because your sections on education and the list of previous jobs needed to focus…>

Your CV – Education and Work Experience

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Two key sections of your CV are your education and work experience. If you don’t get these right then your CV will go in the bin immediately. This article will help you to write these sections and sell yourself effectively. General rules: A CV should not contain details about everything you have ever done. Think…>

Top Ten Tips for Writing Cover Letters

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Your covering letter is a key part of your job application. It is an important document to a prospective employer. It is surprising that jobseekers often pay scant attention to it. Many candidates fail even to write one and only submit their CV or application form. Craft a strong covering letter and your application could…>

Top Ten PhD Interview Questions and Answers

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Your PhD interview date is fast approaching. This article provides carefully chosen tips to help you prepare, and 10 PhD interview questions you should be ready to answer. What to do before the interview. It is important to treat the PhD interview like a job interview. Dress smartly and bring two printed copies of your…>

Match Your Skills to the Person Specification

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Completing job application forms can be a long and boring process, especially if you are applying for several jobs at once. However, it is vital that you use the application form and covering letter to show that you are the ideal person for the job. One way to do this is to match your skills…>

CV Templates – Classic CV and Skills CV

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Download jobs.ac.uk free CV classic and skills templates. Helping you with your next career journey. What is a CV? CV is short for Curriculum Vitae, which is a written demonstration of a person’s work history and experience. It is commonly used to indicate whether or not they are a match for the job for which…>