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5 Advantages of Becoming a Lecturer

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Many people find it challenging to choose a career direction. If you are completing a postgraduate degree at the moment, you might be wondering where to take your career. In the following article, I will share with you 5 advantages of becoming a lecturer. I’m sure there are many more, but here’s a good start…….>

Academic CV Guidelines

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Your CV is a powerful marketing tool which could help you attract the attention of prospective employers.  The academic world is highly competitive. Follow these Academic CV Guidelines to create the best CV you can. The purpose of your CV is not to get the job but to receive an interview opportunity. It is a…>

Academic CV Example for a PhD Graduate

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Please see below an example of an academic CV for a PhD graduate. If you would like more information, please take a look at our Academic CV guidelines and download the Academic CV template here. JANE DURDEN 14 Kitts Way, Little Heath, Birmingham B55 7QZ Tel: 01217 430987 Email: durdenj@gmail.com A postgraduate researcher with experience…>

Academic Cover Letter

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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…>

PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources

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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

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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)

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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

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I have cherry-picked five skills you need to become a researcher for those of us who are aspiring to step into the field of academic research. Each field such as arts or science has its own specialist skills. In addition, there are a handful of key skills which are crucial to success. Project Management Every…>