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How To Choose Your Referees

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.

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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…>

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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…>

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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…>

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Academic Cover Letter

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…>

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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…>

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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…>

4 Reasons Your CV Could Be Ignored

4 Reasons Your CV Could Be Ignored

Are you fed up with 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…>

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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…>

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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…>

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