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Cover Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Writing a cover letter is a crucial part of the job application process. This gives you a chance to expand on your CV and impress the recruiter. A great cover letter can also help you to stand out from other applicants. That’s why it’s important that you keep it short and sweet, containing only the…>

Surviving The Assessment Centre

Although still little used in higher education recruitment, if you are applying for a senior job elsewhere in the public sector or are seeking a move into the private sector then it is likely that you will encounter the assessment centre at some point.  And even in higher education, you may encounter elements of an…>

How to Write a CV for Speculative Applications

Speculative job applications can help you to access all kinds of hidden opportunities. They might not lead to a paid job immediately, but they can help you get your foot in the door and get access to the big decision-makers. Not all jobs are explicitly advertised. Sometimes you have to make a business notice you…>

Top Tips for Conducting Appraisals

The purpose of conducting appraisals is to increase an employee’s performance and efficiency – when done well, they should be a positive experience for both the appraiser and the appraisee. They are also intended to increase motivation, ensure that people are kept updated with the latest developments and inform them of the skills they will…>

Top Tips for Job Application Forms

Application forms are irritating. They ask difficult questions, some of which you may consider impertinent, others just silly. Why do employers use them? While most employers still rely on CVs, large organisations that receive huge numbers of job applications generally prefer to use their own application form. By using these forms they get answers to…>

How To Pursue An Academic Career In China: Part One

Have you always dreamed of taking your career abroad? Consult jobs.ac.uk’s two-part guide primarily aimed at those seeking to pursue an academic career opportunity in China. If you are a Chinese citizen who studied overseas and are now contemplating returning to China to work as an academic, this ebook is also for you. While the…>

The Digital Academic

In this ebook, you will find out how becoming a Digital Academic can be a powerful tool that can potentially shape discussions in higher education and help you become a thought leader.

PhD employability: Career pathways and recruiter insights

PhD Employability and post-doctoral pathways have been hot topics within research/academic circles for some time now. It is well understood that the ever-growing number of PhD qualified candidates can no longer expect to take the traditional academic route. Academic job markets in many research-intensive countries are becoming saturated. Over the past year or so we…>

Interactive CPD Toolkit

A Step-by-Step Guide to Progress your career and record your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) To help with your career progression and achieving your goals we have produced a 37-page interactive electronic toolkit on CPD giving you a structured and step-by-step approach to your professional development. This toolkit will help you: Assess and understand your current situation Document,…>

The Art of Confidence at Work

Have you ever wished that you felt more confident at work? Confidence for many people is elusive. You may happily speak with others on an individual basis yet addressing a small group of people can be a daunting challenge. You may confidently speak up at departmental meetings however you may feel anxious when having to…>