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CV Advice
Free CV template (UK Guide)
Download our ATS compliant template to create a strong, tailored CV for your next career move.
Early Career Researcher CV
Early Career Researchers: How to write a compelling CV that creates your next academic interview Getting your next role...>
Interview Tips
How to Keep Track of Your Job Applications
Have you ever had a recruiter call about a job and struggled to remember which application they meant? A...>
Returning to the job market after 20 years: Have job interviews changed?
If redundancy or career change has brought you back onto the job market, today's interview process may feel unfamiliar. While employers still want to understand your skills, motivation and suitability for the role, the way they assess candidates has evolved considerably.
Career Development
Returning to the job market after 20 years: Have job interviews changed?
If redundancy or career change has brought you back onto the job market, today's interview process may feel unfamiliar. While employers still want to understand your skills, motivation and suitability for the role, the way they assess candidates has evolved considerably.
How can you be more sustainable working from home?
Are you looking to be more sustainable when working from home? Read our latest article to find out how you can make a change today.
Resources
How to Apply for a PhD – Webinar Registration Page
Webinar Registration Page | 23rd November 12:30 – 1:30 pm GMT | MS Teams | Register Now jobs.ac.uk has...>
How to Secure Your First Postdoc Role – Webinar Summary and Recording
Webinar Summary and Recording jobs.ac.uk is excited to bring you a webinar on ‘How to Secure Your First Postdoc...>
Studentship Advice
PhD Funding Opportunities
Are you looking for a PhD opportunity but unsure what PhD funding options are available? Finding the right...>
PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources
Are you thinking about completing a PhD however you are not sure about funding options? In this article, Henrietta...>
Country Profiles
Work in China – Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Work in Germany – Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...