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PhD Vlog Week 1: Andy Pearson

Andy is originally from the Wirral, follow his vlogs to find out why he chose to move to New Zealand to undertake a PhD, as well as getting insight into his studies via vlogs on fieldwork, lab work and other day to day activities. In week 1 Andy talks about why he chose to move…>

Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Infection and Vaccinology

Dr Daniela Ferreira, Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Infection and Vaccinology – Faculty of Clinical Sciences and International Public Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Dr Daniela Ferreira It all began when Dolly the sheep was cloned and the human genome was sequenced. These remarkable events were all over the news in Brazil and triggered within…>

Post PhD, Where Do I Go From Here?

This article focuses on a difficult time in every academic’s career: what to do post-PhD. Congratulations, you have had your viva and your PhD has been awarded, it feels as though you are at the end of a huge journey. However, it is also a time of uncertain futures. There are many paths open to…>

What Are Employers Looking For?

Skills and Qualifications With many graduates struggling to find work, it’s wise to ask the question, ‘What are employers are looking for in a candidate?’ Unfortunately, a university degree may well be insufficient. It is skills and experiences that can make you a desired applicant and supplement your qualifications. What skills, then, are needed? How…>

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. It’s a record of what you experience, learn and then apply.

CV Cover Letters With Impact

Your Cover Letter is your key marketing document. Whereas the CV is a factual record of your experience, the Cover Letter is a chance for you to argue your case and prove how good a match you are for this particular opportunity. The purpose of the Cover Letter is to answer the questions: Why me?…>

A Recruiter’s View – Do’s and Don’ts When Applying for a Job

There are many seemingly obvious things people get wrong when applying for a job! In the past month, I have been involved in the recruitment of three new people to our team, two of whom I will be line managing. This has meant reading 161 applications and interviewing 13 short-listed candidates in total – a…>

Academic CV Example for a Senior Post

An example of a completed Academic CV for a Senior post. Please see our Academic CV guidelines for more information.   JANE DURDEN 14 Kitts Way, Little Heath, Birmingham B55 7QZ Tel: 01217 430987 Email: durdenj@gmail.com Objective: Senior Lecturer in Victorian History, School of Humanities, Blackwell University PERSONAL PROFILE Committed to ongoing research of 19th century…>