Norway is a nation of contrasts: bustling cities like Oslo, and vast tracts of unspoilt countryside; cosy cafes and a passion for active sport; high salaries and difficulties with recruitment. That difficulty extends to the higher education sector, which in recent years has led Norwegian universities to advertise further afield…>
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Best CV Proofreading Techniques And Tools
Writing your best CV is a nerve-wracking business. You want it to stand out from all the other CVs your potential employer is going to read. You need them to see just why they should hire you. It’s a tough world out there for job hunters though, and you need…>
PhD & Research Opportunities in Denmark – Google+ Hangout on Air Summary
We hosted a live Google+ Hangout on Air with six inspirational panellists with one simple objective: to help you consider opportunities open to you and specifically options for pursuing PhD & Research Opportunities in Denmark.
PhD Opportunities And Funding In Sweden
If watching Wallander and The Bridge has opened your eyes to both the beauty of this Northern European nation and its socio-political system, if you study a subject with a strong Swedish angle, or if you are simply branching out in your search for a fully-funded PhD Opportunities, Sweden is worth a second look.
PhD Student, Academic Tutor and Research Assistant at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Why did you choose to work in New Zealand? Laura Southgate at Milford Sound My decision to work in New Zealand was largely based on luck and circumstance. Upon completion of my Masters, I decided that I would like to apply for a PhD. My research focus was on…>
PhD Limbo – Caught Between Two Worlds
PhD limbo occurs because students are turned away from graduate schemes for being too experienced, yet aren’t experienced enough for industry.
How To Write PhD Proposals
Most lecturers see dozens of PhD proposals annually. Some are obvious winners, some are promising but need additional work before approval, and some are rejected out of hand. What can you do to make yours rise to the top?
5 Phrases To Avoid On Your CV
Phrases to avoid on your CV can be tackled very simply by omitting clichéd and generic wording and phrasing at ALL costs. You will run the risk of coming across as boring, unimaginative and fall into the “meaningless waffle” category. What we know is you only have a finite amount…>
How To Write A Personal Statement
A personal statement is usually situated at the top of a cv under your personal information and is one of the first sections of a cv that the reader will come across. You have a limited amount of time to make an impact on the reader (no more than 30…>