Key Information
Tutor: Careers Service Consultants
Duration: 1 hour
Delivery: Live (Online)
ECRI Credit (PGR only): 1 credit
Audience: Research Degree Students, Postdocs, Research Fellows
Dates
There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2026-27 will be available to book from late September.
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 is a short course designed to deliver information. You may wish to book a one-to-one careers consultation with the Careers Service. Do this through JobsLive separately to receive advice on your own application documents.
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
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Recognise the importance of a tailored CV to give you the best chance of success on application
- Identify areas from your own experiences that should be highlighted when tailoring your documents for different audiences
- 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 attendance & cancellation policy before booking.