The purpose of an academic CV might seem obvious in that it’s used for job applications and it’s a document that every researcher has. However, the trick to an effective CV is keeping it up to date ...

Being able to land your dream job is something we all, well, dream of. But like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, at best it can prove elusive and at worst, non-existent. And one of the ...

To CV or not to CV? That is the question ... well, at least it is for some. If you are pursuing a career in academia, science or possibly a role abroad, knowing the what, when, why and how of a ...

IMAGINE MEETING a stranger at a party. What makes for a successful encounter? Lesson one is to heed the wisdom of a shampoo commercial from the 1980s: you never get a second chance to make a first ...

Simply sign up to the Business education myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. It is important to target your CV to a particular role to stand out from the competition. Making your CV ...

If you're job hunting in this shaky economy, your résumé needs to sparkle. Your résumé should highlight your experience and showcase the skills that employers seek. It should also be tailored to the ...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been on the job search for a while. You’ve been coming across a lot of listings that you are interested in. You know that you have qualifications and the right ...