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CV Writing for Post-doctoral Researchers
June KayCareers Development ConsultantDurham UniversityCareers Advisory Service
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What can you PhD graduate sell?
lateral and creative thinking adaptable / flexible approach to work and
research ability to absorb, analyse and interpret
detailed data and information advanced computer literacy able to challenge premises, question
procedures, interpret meaning, offer alternatives
capacity to access information from a wide range of resources and sources
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What can PhD Graduate sell?
self discipline and motivation when working in isolation
perseverance – able to overcome difficulties
priority setting – time management report writing oral communication when undertaking
presentations, lectures and delivering papers at conferences
team working / collaboration – undertaking research with academic colleagues on similar areas of interest
others?
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So what else have you gained since completing PhD ?????
Development, preparation, delivery of courses Supervising research of others Motivating and monitoring students work Writing of research funding proposals Additional responsibilities with department Building networks and collaborating Profile Raising – you, subject, dept, university Professional Training & Development Involvement in committees Understanding of HE structures Knowledge transfer / commercial applications
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CVs for Researchers
A CV and covering letter should includeevidence of relevant:
Knowledge – specific or general
Experience – tasks, processes, responsibilities
Skills – specialist and transferable / generic
Interest / Enthusiasm / Commitment
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CVs for Researchers
Structure – logical, clear Presentation/layout – attractive /
professional Content – Relevant / Explicit Length – 2 pages A4 Non- Academic - 3 or more for Academic Impact !!!!!
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Action words for CVsNegotiated DevisedPromoted IdentifiedGenerated Led Delivered
TestedFacilitatedManagedAnalysedSolvedResolvedInitiatedRepresented
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CVs for Researchers
You should have a different type of CV forposts inside / outside of academia
Many same skills and experience
Different Focus / Language
Academic / Commercial application
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How might you structure it?
Reverse chronological orderStandard Headings
Personal Details Education Work Experience Additional Skills – IT, Technical, Languages Positions of Responsibility Hobbies & Interests References
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Targeted / Skills Based
Useful if you know what the employer is looking for
Highlights on Page 1 the key skills and qualities you possess which are relevant to the post (skills profile) and where you have obtained these
Therefore ‘plagiarises’ the advert Then follows on with a standard reverse
chronological CV
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Page one might start like this…
Communication: Excellent oral and written skills required for planning preparing and leading seminars with undergraduate students. Several conference papers presented and well received by a wide academic audience. Active listening and diplomacy as demonstrated through voluntary work on student helpline for 3 years.
Team Working: Demonstrated when rowing for university where I proved my commitment to succeed and encouraged others to also do so, as part of a successful multi-disciplinary research group and whilst working in a pressured retail environment part-time for 4 years.
Project & Time Management: Successfully planned the most effective use of my time and resources to complete my research project ahead of schedule whilst submitting papers for publication, supervising undergraduate students research and renovating my new home.
Computer literacy: Confident user of a wide variety of packages including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, SPSS and C++. Designed, developed and updated the International Students Society website. Easily adapt to specialist employer software e.g. stock control in retail
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Covering letters
Explain who you are
Say why you want the post
Give examples of your suitability
Explain why you want to work in that organisation
Provide other general information
Say when you are available for interview
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Lynda Ali + Barbara Graham, Moving on in Your Career; A guide for academic researchers and postgraduates (RoutledgeFalmer London + New York 2000)
AgCAS/University of London Careers Service, University researchers and the job market
Mary Anne Thompson, The Global Resume and CV Guide (John Wiley + Sons New York 2000)
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