Presentation Skills for Researchers Did you attend jobs.ac.uk’s and Vitae’s live webinar on Presentation Skills for Researchers? Drawing from 10 years of experience in delivering training courses and lectures, Dr. Mhairi Towler shared her top tips for presenting and building your network in a range of face-to-face and online scenarios. Our full webinar recording is…>
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How to structure a creative CV
If you are looking for a creative career, a creative CV may support a job application far better than a CV which purely focuses on your employment history.
Presentation Skills for Researchers
Webinar Registration Page (the webinar is no longer available to register for) 13:00 (GMT) | 22 June 2022 | Microsoft Teams | Watch the webinar video recording >> We are excited to announce that jobs.ac.uk is working in partnership with Vitae, to host a brand-new webinar on ‘Presentation Skills for Researchers’. You can no longer…>
What do employers look for in a CV?
What is the purpose of a CV? When I ask this question, people usually look at me a bit perplexed. To showcase my skills and qualifications or to prove I can do the job is the typical response.
How to Write a Perfect Resignation Letter
Your letter will act as a formal recognition of intent to leave your job. You will need to state your resignation, indicate your expected final date of employment as well as offer support in the transition process. Please do start your letter by expressing your gratitude for having worked in the role. This will help you maintain a good professional attitude.
What are examples of academic jobs?
If you are exploring career options in higher education, the following article will help you understand the types of academic jobs, expectations of employers, and skills you would need to develop.
How to structure a CV
In the following article, I shall explore how to structure a CV. This will be particularly helpful for those working in professional roles and services within the Higher Education sector. Please see the stand-alone CV template as well as my guide below.
How to navigate the barriers and challenges in higher education
Overcoming gender bias in university careers Did you attend jobs.ac.uk’s and Women-Space’s live webinar on navigating the barriers and challenges in higher education? With guidance from Professor Christina Hughes and an expert panel, our session discussed the underrepresentation of women leaders in higher education and solutions for helping women to achieve their career aspirations. Our…>
Jackie Thompson – Marketing and Communications Manager
Jackie Thompson is currently a Marketing and Communications Manager for one of our colleges. The University of Edinburgh has three colleges, and I am the manager for the college of arts, humanities and social science.