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Academic CV for a Mid-Career Academic

How to write an academic CV As a mid-career academic, you may need to write a CV when applying for: A role in another institution A new role in your own institution (such as a promotion or leadership role) Research funding, such as grants and fellowships. This guide will help…>

Narrative CV Guide

Are you currently writing an Narrative CV? Read our guide from Katie Hoare, Careers Specialist to help you…

Academic CV Guide for a PhD Graduate

What is an Academic CV? How do you write an academic CV that helps you stand out for all the right reasons as a PhD graduate? In this article, Katie Hoare, a careers and employability specialist for postgraduate and early career researchers, shares her top tips. First of all, let’s…>

Skills CV Template

How to Write a Skills CV (2026 Guide) A skills CV focuses on the transferable skills you have developed through your previous experiences and can be a great way to show an employer what you can bring to a role. This format works particularly well if you are new to…>

Graduate CV Template UK

The job market can be fiercely competitive for those applying for their first graduate job. You may have studied hard for years and achieved some excellent grades throughout your academic studies.

Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)

A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational and work experience first (from most recent to oldest) in chronological order. This format is particularly helpful if you have consistent professional experience. Using the template below could help you save…>

Free infographic CV template

What is an infographic CV? An infographic CV is a type of visual CV that can be used in the creative industry or may be requested as part of your application for a creative position such as a web developer or graphic designer. You can create a dynamic visual representation…>

How to Layout an Academic CV

An academic CV is very different from a generic CV, so the advice you see on other CV sites might not be relevant if you are applying for an academic job. It is important to present your CV so that it displays your academic achievements as well as relevant experience…>

Academic CV Example for a Senior Post

An example of a completed Academic CV for a Senior post. Please see our Academic CV guidelines for more information.   JANE DURDEN 14 Kitts Way, Little Heath, Birmingham B55 7QZ Tel: 01217 430987 Email: durdenj@gmail.com Objective: Senior Lecturer in Victorian History, School of Humanities, Blackwell University PERSONAL PROFILE Committed to…>