There may have never been a better time to study for a PhD in Europe. Many European universities are expanding and opening up to a world beyond national borders. There can be significant cost savings as well. If you are a world-class student, there is likely to be a world-class opportunity for you.
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China Provides The Career Gateway To The World’s Academia
When I arrived in China to begin my academic career in 2010, I really didn’t know what to expect. As a historian I was aware that the nation had…
How Recruiters see your CV
Just because a product is fantastic, it will not sell if a company makes a half-hearted attempt to get it to market. You know your CV can have just 10 seconds to prove your interview worth and first impressions will determine your fate. The Fuller CV have put together some useful hints and tips regarding…>
How to Choose the Right TEFL Course: Top Tips
If you’re tempted to enrol on a TEFL course, you will probably notice that there’s a mountain of information on the Internet pulling you one way or another. Deciding what is best for you is paramount, so it’s a good idea to ask yourself some key questions. Are you looking for a gap year opportunity?…>
Teaching From the Podium – Part 2
I am confident that we all have had a certain teacher or lecturer that made a huge impression on us. Perhaps it was their energetic approach, their eccentricity, their vast knowledge base, charisma, or their enthusiastic personality. In most cases, and unknowingly, these professionals were skilled at teaching from the podium. Their delivery was engaging….>
Managing The Transition From Masters to PhD – Top Ten Tips
So you have completed your Masters. You enjoyed the experience of postgraduate work. And you’ve caught the bug. You’re going to make the leap to the next research step: the PhD.
Acing the Online Application Form
If you are applying for a job at a Higher Education Institution or research body, you will almost certainly have to complete a lengthy online application form. This is the case even for internal applications. Often, you will be asked to attach your CV as well. Most employers use the same online application form for…>
The Importance of Maintaining Your Social Media Profile
Like it or not, social media is here to stay and there are many benefits when it comes to looking for a new role – some advertisements are promoted only through social media and, of course, networking and making your CV visible has never been easier. But, it is also being increasingly used by employers…>
Preparing for Telephone Interviews
Telephone interviews are often an early part of the recruitment process to screen candidates. They usually last 15 – 30 minutes and are conducted by a recruiter or an employer. The way you prepare for telephone interviews should be taken just as seriously as if you were preparing for a face-to-face interview. The focus will…>
No Time to Think? Time Management
Time management is a fast-growing trend. Most of us have been to time management courses before, read books, and listened to YouTube videos on the topic. However, we have not really cracked time management just yet. The problem with time management is that we are trying to cram in more and more activities into our…>