[Postgrad] FW: CV Advisers - job advert

[Audrey McKinnon]

Please see information below.

Thanks
Audrey

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Sent: 18 June 2021 12:52
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Subject: FW: CV Advisers - job advert

Hi all

Please see below from Careers Service.  Please do share with those who may be interested.

Many thanks

Lynn
Researcher Development Team


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CV Adviser (3 Posts)



The Careers Service requires a postgraduate research student who will be continuing studies throughout academic session 2021/22 to assist students and graduates to develop the presentation of their CVs, cover letters and applications.

Training will be provided so that the advice given meets the high standards set by the Careers Service.  The successful candidate will be expected to work 2 x 3 hour (weekly) blocks, with exact working pattern subject to negotiation.  The planned pattern of the CV and Application Checking Service for 2021/22 is expected to be:



10am - 1pm       Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

1.30 - 4.30pm    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday



Please submit a CV and a covering letter by e-mail, stating CV Adviser Application, in the subject line to yourcareer at strath.ac.uk<mailto:yourcareer at strath.ac.uk> by midday on Wednesday 23rd June 2021.



Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to the Careers Service via yourcareer at strath.ac.uk<mailto:yourcareer at strath.ac.uk>



Formal interviews for this post will be held on Monday 5th July 2021.



Job Description



*         Amending CVs in accordance with best practice

*         Advising students on how to tailor their CVs

*         Providing verbal feedback to students in 1:1 sessions and delivery of group sessions

*         Advising students on application forms and covering letters in accordance with best practice

*         Carrying out related projects (e.g. updating CV materials), where time allows

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Person Specification - candidate must meet the following essential criteria to be considered for selection



Educational and/or Professional Qualifications

*         Postgraduate research student who will be continuing studies throughout academic session 2021/22



Experience

*         Previous experience of teaching, instructing, mentoring or coaching in an academic or another setting



Job Related Skills and Achievements

*         Excellent standard of presentation in their own CV

*         Ability to relate well to students from all four Faculties

*         Excellent oral and written communication skills

*         Excellent English spelling, punctuation and grammar

*         Excellent time management



Personal Attributes

*         Reliability



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