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How to Deal with Different Application Forms

Preparing application forms can often be a daunting process, especially when you have several applications to finish, both those from universities and those from other public sector organisations and private companies. What differences should you be aware of when completing these different application forms? Are there any effective and efficient ways in which you can…>

Applying for Teaching Positions – Top Tips

For many PhDs and postdocs, securing any, but especially a full-time, permanent teaching contract, is their ultimate career aim. Research across Europe consistently shows over 60% of PhD students stating they are seeking a permanent academic career. A lot of people are applying for teaching positions, but they are few and far between. So, if you…>

Top Ten Tips for Applying at Local Council

These ‘Top ten Tips’ were written by Claire Barrie, an HR Professional working for a Local Council. Helping to explain how to apply, interview and hopefully get the job, plus the differences to other sectors. 1. Read the particulars carefully Read the particulars carefully, it explains how to complete the application form and what we…>

4 Reasons Your CV Could Be Ignored

Are you fed up with receiving rejection letters in your pursuit to step up the ladder of your academic career? It can be tempting to give up, or even take a change of direction, if you feel like your applications aren’t getting you anywhere. Take a look at these four reasons why your academic CV…>

What To Do When You Have Multiple Opportunities

When applying for jobs, you might find yourself in a situation where you have multiple opportunities offered to you at the same time. This might be viewed as a ‘good’ problem to have, but it does mean that you will have to make a potentially life-changing decision and that can often be a very difficult…>

How Recruiters see your CV

Just because a product is fantastic, it will not sell if a company makes a half-hearted attempt to get it to market. You know your CV can have just 10 seconds to prove your interview worth, and first impressions will determine your fate. The Fuller CV have put together some useful hints and tips regarding…>

How to Get Your Next Promotion

The Right Promotion Most of us are told from an early age that moving up the proverbial career ladder is a virtuous thing to do. Firstly, we go through school and university dreaming up different possibilities for work. Then we get into our first job and hop onto a range of others, securing the next…>

Acing the Online Application Form

If you are applying for a job at a Higher Education Institution or research body, you will almost certainly have to complete a lengthy online application form. This is the case even for internal applications. Often, you will be asked to attach your CV as well. Most employers use the same online application form for…>

The Importance of Maintaining Your Social Media Profile

Like it or not, social media is here to stay and there are many benefits when it comes to looking for a new role – some advertisements are promoted only through social media and, of course, networking and making your CV visible has never been easier. But, it is also being increasingly used by employers…>

4 Tips for a Winning Academic Cover Letter

Too many people spend days crafting the perfect academic CV, only to spend minimal effort on their academic cover letter. But, the truth is, that even the most perfectly crafted CV is nothing without an impactful cover letter. A strategically targeted cover letter which demonstrates your abilities, enthusiasm and suitability for the role paired with…>