Your referees are very important in the job-seeking process. Most people focus on presenting their qualifications, skills and experience and spend little time deciding who should be their referees. But choosing a good referee can make all the difference. If you choose the wrong person, you might be rejected from…>
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Classic CV Guidelines
Classic CV Guidelines: The Do’s and Don’ts Either of the two formats outlined below can be used for any application for many jobs including managerial, professional, administration and any other non-academic job. In general, the skills format tends to be used by new graduates or those with less work experience…>
Academic CV Guidelines
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…>
Academic CV Example for a PhD Graduate
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…>
4 Reasons Your CV Could Be Ignored
Are you fed up of receiving rejection letters in your pursuit to step up the ladder of your academic career? It can be tempting to give up, or even take a change of direction, if you feel like your applications aren’t getting you anywhere. Take a look at these four…>
How Recruiters see your CV
Just because a product is fantastic, it will not sell if a company makes a half-hearted attempt to get it to market. You know your CV can have just 10 seconds to prove your interview worth and first impressions will determine your fate. The Fuller CV have put together some…>
3 Questions Your Academic CV Should Answer
When you are applying for academic jobs, it is important that your CV is customised to the role requirements and presented in an academic style. Academic CVs differ in some ways in comparison to standard non-academic ones, so you need to ensure yours is set up to impress recruiters in…>
What is an Academic CV?
A good CV is vital when applying for academic jobs. An academic CV is different from more generic CVs. This article will explain what you need to include, what employers want to see and how they will use your CV. What should I include? Advice about generic CVs says they…>
6 Things to Avoid Putting in your CV
When it comes to your CV, first impressions count. You have limited space to prove your value to recruiters, and anything that gives them a bad impression of you could cause your CV to get rejected. So, in order to impress, you need to pack your CV with selling points…>
How Do I Structure My CV to Make Sure it Stands Out?
Academic CVs – How do I structure my CV to make sure it stands out? Applying for a job in the field of academia requires a great CV – but how should you make sure your CV is really effective? There are many different forms your CV can take and…>