Six things that you might not know about applying for a job: 1. Selection bias is real – male names are better than female, common names are better than foreign names. 2. Photos aren’t necessary – and introduce more opportunity for discrimination. 3. Age is not needed either – more opportunity for discrimination. 4. Dates […]
Resumes or CVs – the short documents used as a major tool for job applications – are a common source of angst for job seekers. Even people with extensive careers. Even for people who’ve been through the application process many times. So, as a “newbie” to the process, it is normal and usual to be […]
What does the data say about writing a resume? Lots of things. Including: • Layout matters • Highlight your achievements • Experience before education
COVID19 has impacted us all in many ways. For some, it has meant a shift in research focus. Our workload has increased. Funding has increased. It’s a case of all hands on deck. However, for most work has shifted. So you might think it is time to find a new job, or perhaps you just […]
COVID19 has impacted us all in many ways. For some, it has meant a shift in research focus. Our workload has increased. Funding has increased. It’s a case of all hands on deck. However, for most work has shifted. So you might think it is time to find a new job, or perhaps you just […]
What questions do you have about looking for work? I’ve listed a few here. But if you’ve got others I’d love to know. Maybe I can answer? Or the crowd that is social media can?