Key Information
Tutor: Careers Service Consultants
Duration: 1 hour
Delivery: Live (Online)
Course Credit (PGR only): 1 credit
Audience: Research Degree Students, Postdocs, Research Fellows
Dates
- Thurs 13 November 2025
10:00-11:00, MS Teams - Tues 10 March 2026
10:00-11:00, MS Teams - Thurs 21 May 2026
13:00-14:00, MS Teams
CVs for jobs beyond academia are different to typical academic CVs. In this course you will learn how to create a CV that will stand out to recruiters when applying beyond academia. Whatever direction you are pursuing, we have lots of tips and techniques to help you to be successful on the job market.
This course is delivered by the Imperial Careers Service, who support all current PhD students with their careers and PhD graduates for up to three years after graduation.
This course is open to Research Degree Students, Postdocs & Research Fellows.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be better able to:
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Recognise the key differences between academic CVs and CVs for roles beyond academia
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Evaluate what the reader will be looking for when they are reading CVs for roles beyond academia
- Identify areas from your own experiences that should be highlighted when tailoring your documents for different audiences
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Construct a tailored CV to give you the best chance of success on application
- 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.