Are you a PhD or early career researcher thinking ahead to a career move outside of academia? Are you about to start a PhD and want to know the types of job opportunities open to researchers? The good news is that for a variety of job roles and career routes the skills and expertise of…>
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How to Promote Inclusion in the Workplace
Universities are under pressure to meet increasing student target numbers, they face global competition as well as strive to promote inclusion for employees.
Presentation Skills for Researchers | Webinar Summary
Presentation Skills for Researchers Did you attend jobs.ac.uk’s and Vitae’s live webinar on Presentation Skills for Researchers? Drawing from 10 years of experience in delivering training courses and lectures, Dr. Mhairi Towler shared her top tips for presenting and building your network in a range of face-to-face and online scenarios. Our full webinar recording is…>
The Different Types of Academic Careers
Academic careers can be rewarding. You could make a positive impact on the lives of young people, contribute to groundbreaking research and help people improve their career prospects.
How to structure a creative CV
If you are looking for a creative career, a creative CV may support a job application far better than a CV which purely focuses on your employment history.
How can you be more sustainable working from home?
It’s World Environment Day on June 5th and this year’s theme, ‘Only One Earth,’ focuses on how we can live and work more sustainably. This article focusses on how you can be more sustainable whilst working from home. Working from home – either hybrid or full time – is a new reality for millions of…>
Presentation Skills for Researchers
Webinar Registration Page (the webinar is no longer available to register for) 13:00 (GMT) | 22 June 2022 | Microsoft Teams | Watch the webinar video recording >> We are excited to announce that jobs.ac.uk is working in partnership with Vitae, to host a brand-new webinar on ‘Presentation Skills for Researchers’. You can no longer…>
What do employers look for in a CV?
What is the purpose of a CV? When I ask this question, people usually look at me a bit perplexed. To showcase my skills and qualifications or to prove I can do the job is the typical response.
How to Write a Perfect Resignation Letter
Your letter will act as a formal recognition of intent to leave your job. You will need to state your resignation, indicate your expected final date of employment as well as offer support in the transition process. Please do start your letter by expressing your gratitude for having worked in the role. This will help you maintain a good professional attitude.
What are examples of academic jobs?
If you are exploring career options in higher education, the following article will help you understand the types of academic jobs, expectations of employers, and skills you would need to develop.