Academic CVs and Cover Letters

Maximise your chances of making the shortlist by ensuring your academic CV and cover letter are professional, targeted and well written.

This practical workshop is designed to help early career researchers develop compelling academic CVs and cover letters tailored to research and teaching roles. Whether you're applying for postdoctoral positions, lectureships, or other academic positions, this session will equip you with the tools to make your CV and cover letter stand out. We will cover do’s and don’ts to consider when crafting your academic CV and tips on how to structure your cover letter.

This course is aimed at Postdocs, Fellows and late stage PGRs. 

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing this workshop, you will be better able to

• Recognise the importance of a job description in informing how you tailor your academic CV and Cover letter to each specific role
• Appreciate the structure and purpose of academic CVs and cover letters in different contexts (e.g., research vs. teaching-focused roles).
• Identify the standard sections of an academic CV and why they are relevant
• Provide examples of what to include to articulate key academic achievements
• Organise sections of your cover letter
• Recognise common pitfalls of Academic CVs and Cover letters and how to overcome them
• Know how to access further support. 

How to book

Book via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.

Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s cancellation policy before booking.