The Academic Job Search: Overview, CVs and Cover Letters

Day 1 of the five-part Academic Job Search series will give you a sense of the scope and steps of the job cycle, before turning to the all-important CV and cover letter. The CV is often the first and sometimes only document the hiring committee will read, so we will discuss how to ensure that they like what they see! Of all the documents in your application package, the cover letter makes the strongest argument for your motivation and fit for the role.