cv writing for postgraduate researchers
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Welcome to CV writing for Postgraduate Researchers
We will cover…
• What is a CV? • Who is it for?• What should be in it?• How are academic CVs different?• Some examples• How we can help
What is a CV?
What is the purpose of a CV?
• For applicants…..• Record of qualifications, skills and experiences• Demonstrates both suitability and potential for the job/ sector• To get an interview
• For employers…• To initially weed out unsuitable candidates• To select suitable applicants
The matching process
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Who is going to read your CV?
Understand what the employer is looking for
What is different about being a postgraduate?
Employers want work related skills- communication, teamwork, organisation, problem solving, specialist skills
Different types of CVs
• Chronological/traditional• Skills based/targeted/functional• Academic• Different – to attract attention • Online
Presenting your research
What do you include in your CV?
•Personal Information•Profile •Education •Work Experience – paid and unpaid•Interests – what else do you do?•Additional skills – languages, IT literacy•Referees
Academic CVs
The Selection Panel looks for detailed evidence of:•Research•Teaching•Administrative experience•Public engagement •Plus what added value you can bring to the field, institution, department or subject group
Writing Style/ Layout• Detail
• Active Language
• Accurate grammar and spelling
• Clarity
• Logically ordered, easy to read and not cramped
• Bullet points, underlining, bold
Covering LettersAccompany your CV and should:• Make an impact, • Highlight your suitability and motivation for the job• Encourage the employer to want to read the rest of your application
Usually 1 side of A4 for most employers, academic roles can be longer, ideally key 4 points:
• Why writing• Why you• Why them• What next
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