A good CV is vital when applying for academic jobs. An academic CV is different from more generic CVs. This article will explain what you need to include, what employers want to see and how they will use your CV. What should I include? Advice about generic CVs says they should not be more than…>
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Making A Five Year Research Plan
Many academics will be asked by their institutions to produce a research plan that will take them up to the date of the next REF-style audit. In this exercise universities want their researchers to conduct ‘blue skies’ thinking that will fulfil their institutional strategic needs. However, scholars have their own agendas too. Here’s some advice…>
How Do I Structure My CV to Make Sure it Stands Out?
Academic CVs – How do I structure my CV to make sure it stands out? Applying for a job in the field of academia requires a great CV – but how should you make sure your CV is really effective? There are many different forms your CV can take and it is crucial that you…>
Work in Ghana – Country Profile
The Republic of Ghana is a West African country, famed for its jagged and beautiful coastline, rich culture and welcoming people. The country shares borders with Ivory Coast to the west, Togo to the east and Burkina Faso in the north.
Work in Hong Kong – Country Profile
Hong Kong is a city-state that consists of the Kowloon Peninsula and New Territories, which border the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, and several islands including Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island. A former British colony and protectorate, it was handed back to China in 1997.
PhD Options: Doing a PhD in Germany – Google+ Hangout on Air Summary
We hosted a live Google+ Hangout on Air with four inspirational panellists with one simple objective: to help you consider opportunities open to you and specifically options for doing a PhD in Germany.
Work in India – Country Profile
The colourful and diverse nation of India borders many of the major countries of Asia. As well as sharing land borders with Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal and Bhutan, it is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian Ocean to the south and the Bay of Bengal to the east.
Work in Ireland – Country Profile
Referred to as ‘the small country with the big reputation,’ Ireland is a land of breathtaking scenery and distinctive cultural traditions. Ireland (Éire) is an island nation in the North Atlantic, separated from the United Kingdom by the North Channel, Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel.
Work in Japan – Country Profile
Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean characterised by a rich cultural history and remarkable natural beauty. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and the majority of its 127 million residents live on the largest islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.