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Preparing for a Postdoc role

Are you considering applying for a postdoc role after your PhD? Do you wonder if a postdoc role could be the right option for you and how you should apply? This article explores some key questions to ask yourself and helps you decide if this may be the right career option for you. What is…>

How to Write a Cover Letter for PhD Applications

What is a PhD cover letter? Many institutions opt to incorporate a cover letter as part of their application process, which is likely to be accompanied by an academic CV. Whilst your CV will offer an overview of your range of qualifications, experience, and skills. Your cover letter provides a specific opportunity to discuss your…>

How to Navigate Career Fairs 

A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and messages in my home office, I smiled while reading a LinkedIn message from a mentee informing me of a career fair their university is hosting, and asking for the best ways to approach the day. My…>

How to make your FE CV more professional

Writing a FE 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, I have highlighted some key tips to help those…>

What is a cover letter when applying for jobs in FE?

A cover letter is a document that accompanies your CV when applying for jobs. It serves as a personal introduction and supports your application. A cover letter for FE is essential as it allows you to explain to an employer why you are the best candidate for the job by emphasising appropriate skills and experience….>

The Turing scheme

What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>

How to write a brilliant CV

Are you looking to write a further education CV? Have you ever struggled to write a further education CV? Have you spent hours trying to review your CV and felt confused? The following article will help you to create a successful CV and save you time in the process. What mistakes should I avoid? Think…>

Cover letter for job applications

What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, it is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role. A cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. A cover letter aims to persuade an employer to…>

Applying For A Teaching Job In Further Education

Further Education (FE) providers are broad in range and have different approaches to recruitment. In this article, we’ve concentrated on the processes in FE colleges. Getting started Treat your search for employment as a research project. Firstly, where do you want to work? Make a list of all the potential employers in your area. You can…>

What is a cover letter when applying for jobs in FE?

Cover Letter for jobs in FE A cover letter is a document that accompanies your CV when applying for jobs. It serves as a personal introduction and supports your application. A cover letter is essential as it gives you the opportunity to explain to an employer why you are the best candidate for the job…>