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CV Advice
Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)
A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational...>
How to tailor your CV to job roles efficiently
How to tailor your CV to your job roles efficiently There are numerous benefits to taking the time to...>
Interview Tips
Job Interview Tips: How to Prepare, Advocate for Yourself, and Play to Your Strengths as a Neurodivergent Jobseeker
Job interviews can be a stressful occasion at the best of times, but when you’re neurodivergent, whether you’re autistic,...>
How to use the STAR method in interviews
Do you find interviews daunting? Have you got an interview coming up in the next few days or weeks?...>
Career Development
Women in Academia: Building Your Lecturing Career
After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees whilst working in retail and the public sector, I secured funded doctoral...>
Reflecting on your experience to strengthen your applications
Read our full guide on how to reflect on your experience to strengthen your job applications by jobs.ac.uk. Writing...>
Resources
Interview Skills for Neurodivergent Candidates – Webinar Registration Page
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How To Become a Top Candidate With Your Job Applications | Webinar Summary and Recording
Webinar Summary and Recording What are top 1% candidates doing differently in CVs and written applications to consistently...>
Studentship Advice
The PhD Ethics Process
Ethics Process This article explains the importance, steps, and principles of the ethics process in research. It explores what...>
PhD vs DBA
PhD vs DBA: Choosing the Right Doctorate for Your Career Path Have you ever found yourself questioning what the...>
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...