Writing a cover letter for a career in Journalism
March 5, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles – © via Unsplash by Austin Distel Navigating the competitive landscape of journalism can be challenging. Whilst pursuing a master’s degree before entering the industry is a choice made by some, it is not an obligatory path. Before submitting your application, however, it is advantageous to understand the expectations and preferences regarding …
Is my CV good enough?
November 2, 2023
By Anna Scrivener, Careers Adviser So many students ask this question – but it’s harder to answer than you may think. I want to share something about CVs that I think is often missed. Your first experience of CV writing was probably back at school in a mandatory session they had to tick off. In …
Acing Applications – My Top Tips for a Cancer Sciences Placement Cover Letter
July 6, 2023
By Hannah Evans, third year cancer sciences student blogger Your CV is written, it’s looking good, now time for you to show off more skills with a cover letter. If you’re anything like me, then this is both the longest and most tedious part of the entire application process. But a well written cover letter …
I Don’t Want To Stay in Academia…What Now?
March 8, 2023
By Hiba Azim, PhD researcher An increasing number of postgraduate students are choosing to take their skills elsewhere and not pursue academia after they graduate. However, transitioning out of academia can be a daunting task, and it may be challenging to determine how to make your CV appealing to other job types. The truth is …
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