CV keywords are a vital component of a strong CV. With the right keywords, you’ll ensure that your CV is found in recruiter searches and impress the reader with your skills and abilities. But what are the best CV keywords and how can you incorporate them naturally throughout your CV? In this article, we explore … Read more
With the vast amounts of free CV advice available in every corner of the internet, it’s time to investigate what’s worth listening to and what you can confidently ignore. CV myth #1 – you should hide keywords in white text on your CV Just… no. This is not a good idea. The theory behind this … Read more
A reader writes: My last remaining immediate family member recently passed away, leaving me enough of an inheritance to possibly allow me to stop working now (before retirement age) while maintaining my current standard of living. I had been saving under the assumption that I would not receive any help, and I thought retirement was … Read more
How do you show leadership on a CV? It’s easy when you know how. If it’s time to upgrade your basic, entry-level CV to show you’re ready for leadership, this infographic gives you 4 ways to achieve just that. You’ll be the leader of the pack in no time! Source link
Aiming for an executive role? As you move up the career ladder, you need to prove to recruiters that you have the skills, experience and qualifications to deliver at the higher grades you’re aiming for. In this blog post, we’ll look into how to take your CV from entry-level to Board-level. Read on to develop … Read more
Sarah M. Horowitz and Colleen W. Barrett have written an article that is squarely after my own heart. In it, they attempt to determine whether or not common beliefs about special collections career paths are actually true. So many of our hiring practices are based on received wisdom, but if we want to make better … Read more
Please note: This is an anonymous response to an online survey; I do not have any way of contacting the respondent or verifying responses. Their answers may reflect good, bad, or middling hiring practices. I invite you to take what’s useful and leave the rest. If you are someone who hires Library, Archives or other … Read more
Please note: This is an anonymous response to an online survey; I do not have any way of contacting the respondent or verifying responses. Their answers may reflect good, bad, or middling hiring practices. I invite you to take what’s useful and leave the rest. If you are someone who hires Library, Archives or other … Read more
Congratulations on deciding to apply for a PhD! If you are applying to an institution where direct contact with a potential supervisor is expected, or for a funded PhD requiring supervisor outreach, you are in the right place. This article draws on my experience to help you make that crucial first contact effectively and authentically. … Read more
This month, jobs.ac.uk’s Academic Spotlight features Dr Angelo Battaglia, Senior Lecturer in Tourism Dynamics and Planning at Westminster International University in Tashkent. We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Battaglia about his experiences working in Uzbekistan. He began his role during the COVID-19 pandemic and describes his time in Tashkent as both rewarding and … Read more