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Career Advice Hour: How to write a compelling CV | Webinar summary and recording

 ‘How to write a compelling CV’ webinar summary and recording Unlock your career potential and join jobs.ac.uk for an engaging one-hour webinar.  Career Coach Cathy Balfe will guide you through the essential steps to crafting a powerful CV that captures the attention of recruiters in the non-academic job market.  Overview  Timing is key: Discover the…>

Working in Student Services

Have you ever considered working for Student Services? In the article below, I will explain what is involved in student services and the various ways you could provide support whilst working in student services. Would you like to support university students, but you are not sure what roles may be available? Student Services focuses on…>

How to follow up on job applications

Have you ever wondered if following up on job applications is necessary? Who do you email? When do you email? What do you say to find out how your application is going?  When you apply for jobs, knowing how and when to follow up on your applications can be tricky. The article below explores some…>

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…>