How to tailor your CV to your job roles efficiently There are numerous benefits to taking the time to tailor your CV effectively to job roles you are applying to. Not least, it highlights to an employer or recruiter that you have carefully considered the job role, the associated responsibilities, and what they are looking…>
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Managing lack of feedback when job searching
Job searching and making multiple applications in a competitive job market can feel overwhelming at the best of times. This can be added to by frustration when you don’t hear back from recruiters or prospective employers. Producing tailored applications and preparing thoroughly for interviews can be time-consuming. Not receiving feedback on your content or performance…>
How to Search for a Job in Higher Education
The Higher Education sector presents a variety of rewarding career opportunities. At times, however, the application process can be competitive, and you may find job hunting to be time-consuming. In this article, I have selected some key advice to support your job search. Be clear Are you thinking about changing your career, but you are…>
Ask a Recruitment Specialist – Lucy Wide
Are you interested in a career in recruitment? Recruitment Specialist Lucy Wide, from the University of Derby, is here to answer your burning questions about recruitment and working in a university. A psychology major with years of experience in recruitment roles, Lucy brings valuable insight into recruiter career progression, portfolio management, recruitment campaigns, job…>
How do I write a supporting statement for my application?
What is a supporting statement? Increasingly job application processes require candidates to complete a section which outlines both their motivation to apply and their suitability for the role. This might appear as an open text box on an online application form where you can populate your response to a specific instruction or question. For example,…>
Moving to the UK checklist
The United Kingdom, steeped in history and culture, as well as being home to high-quality universities and research opportunities, is an appealing option as a prospective PhD candidate or established academic coming from abroad. However, before you make the move to the UK for either study or work purposes, there will be several considerations. Review…>
Do’s and don’ts in your PhD application
When writing your PhD application, there are several things you can do to help it stand out. In this article, we shall look at the do’s and don’ts in your PhD application. A well-written application tells a story about the candidate’s background. This story can be supported by the courses they have taken, the qualifications…>
AI in higher education – where are we now?
It has been a bit less than a year since I wrote a blog post on how generative AI can be used in higher education. With a focus on applications for teaching, research, and admin. I was a relatively early adopter of ChatGPT and have had my subscription to the service for quite a while….>
What’s the best way to get a job in the UK?
Searching for a job in the United Kingdom might seem overwhelming when first getting started, but we have put together this short guide to help you with your applications. The first step will be to consider what area of work you are interested in – what sector or industry most closely matches your previous work…>