OxTalks is Changing
OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
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Effective CVs & Cover Letters for Researchers
CVs and cover letters are read very quickly (think seconds!) yet are crucial for getting an interview. We will share tips on how to tailor your CV, articulate relevant skills and experience, and deliver an effective application. Through individual and group exercises, you will apply the learning to your own application materials.
This session will cover applications to a wide range of sectors, including academia.
Workshop objectives:
Gain a better understanding of the key skills sought in sectors of interest to researchers and the constraints of their hiring processes
Learn how to organise and present your qualifications and experience in ways that meet the specified criteria for a post of interest
Apply new insights to your current draft CV or cover letter
Consider the skills and knowledge you should be keeping track of to future-proof your CV
To get the most out of this workshop:
We strongly encourage you to look at the CV and cover letter writing guidance on our web pages before you attend.
Please bring along a draft 1-2 page CV and/or cover letter, plus any job descriptions that interest you, whether in general terms or for a potential application. We are unable to print documents for participants; if you wish to work on a paper copy of your CV/cover letter please print before arriving at the Careers Service.
All research staff and research students are welcome.
Date:
31 October 2024, 16:00
Venue:
Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road OX2 6PA
Venue Details:
56 Banbury Road
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organising department:
Careers Service
Organiser contact email address:
hello@careers.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://oxford.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=21526&service=Careers%20Service
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Fiona Sinclair
