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How To Write PhD Proposals

Most lecturers see dozens of PhD proposals annually. Some are obvious winners, some are promising but need additional work before approval, and some are rejected out of hand. What can you do to make yours rise to the top?

5 Phrases To Avoid On Your CV

Phrases to avoid on your CV can be tackled very simply by omitting clichéd and generic wording and phrasing at ALL costs. You will run the risk of coming across as boring, unimaginative and fall into the “meaningless waffle” category. What we know is you only have a finite amount…>

How To Write A Personal Statement

A personal statement is usually situated at the top of a cv under your personal information and is one of the first sections of a cv that the reader will come across. You have a limited amount of time to make an impact on the reader (no more than 30…>

Skills CV Example

Either of the Classic CV or Skills CV formats can be used for any application for many jobs including managerial, professional, administration and any other non-academic job. Please see our Classic CV guidelines for more information, and download the Classic CV template here. PETER SMITH 10 Royal Street, Benkton, Yorkshire…>

Refresh Your CV

How often do you refresh your CV? Do you only make small adjustments to your CV once a job deadline is quickly approaching.? In a rush to post the CV, it’s tempting to force in your last job at the top and hope for the best. Forgetting to refresh your…>

PhD to a Career in Finance

This article highlights reasons why PhD graduates are in demand by recruiters in the financial sector, including insights from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The tips and insights will help PhD researchers to think about steps they can take during their PhD to effectively prepare for a career change…>

Senior Research Project Manager CV Template

This is a CV template for research project manager posts, either in an academic, public sector or commercial environment. It is designed as a model and a basis for your own CV. Start with a summary of your research experience/aims. This is the equivalent of a personal statement but is…>

5 Tips for Selling Yourself When Applying for Jobs

‘Unique Selling Point’ (or USP) is a marketing idea developed to help people in business improve their sales. As a job seeker, you also have something to sell: YOURSELF! By developing your USPs learn how to sell yourself when applying for a job and stand out from the crowd. These…>

What is the real cost of a PhD?

The answer to this depends on your situation and many factors should be taken into account. Studentship course fees  If you are self-funding, you’ll need to pay the course fees, and the amount you pay will depend on where you live, the subject you are studying and whether you’re studying…>