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Tips for Writing Cover Letters

Your cover letter is an important document – a key part of your application to a prospective employer. It is surprising that jobseekers often pay scant attention to it. Many candidates fail even to write one and only submit their CV or application form. Craft a strong cover letter and your application could really stand…>

5 pro tips to boost your further education CV

Unlike standard CVs, academic and further education CVs have their own nuances that can make them much more complex and detailed, which, in turn, can make them more challenging to craft and get right. If your further education CV is not quite hitting the mark, then follow these five pro tips that help give your…>

CV tips for jobs in Further Education

Writing a CV can be a time consuming and challenging process. A carefully written CV can help you receive interview invitations and a brilliant job. However, even a small spelling mistake on your CV may lead to your application being ignored. In the below article, find key tips to help those working in the Further…>

Professor Eva Lantsoght – Academic Spotlight Interview

Driven by a fascination with bridges as a child, Professor Eva Lantsoght had always wanted to become an engineer. The high level of science and mathematics involved within the field, with an interest in structures, drove her to pursue an academic career that allows her to give back to society and make an impact through…>

Professor Stephen Heard – Academic Spotlight Interview

Professor Stephen Heard is an evolutionary ecologist and entomologist at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Before joining UNB, he was on the faculty at the University of Iowa.  Stephen’s work consists of studies of plants, insects, and the interactions between them.  Most of Stephen’s research has to do with plant-insect…>

Academic Spotlight Interviews

Join us as we generate insight into the careers of researchers with our new Academic Spotlight Interviews. Watch and listen to these thought leaders, and innovators as we bring to you a collection of fascinating conversations. This interview series will showcase the cutting-edge teaching and research that is shaping the future of academia.  From the…>

Applying for jobs? Top tips to keep track

Are you applying for jobs? Do you sometimes struggle to keep track of multiple applications? Often, you could wait for weeks and months before learning about whether you have been invited for an interview. Keeping notes of your applications is important. Recruiters may call you up and expect you to know which job they are…>

Prepare for all stages of the interview process

The interview process used to be slightly shorter in the past. Nowadays, you may be asked to attend a few rounds before your employer offers you the job. In this article, I shall give you some guidance on how to present yourself well at your next face-to-face interview and help you to receive an exciting job offer.

How to Prepare for your Teams Job Interview

Meeting a panel via Teams is somewhat different from doing so in person, but it does not have to be a difficult challenge. Despite the differences between in-person and online interviews, your goals are the same — to set yourself apart from other candidates and secure the desired position. Below is a collection of tips and techniques to ensure your online interview success.