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The following examples of CVs and covering letters may give you ideas about content
and layout. However, please don’t slavishly copy any particular CV or letter! Instead,
choose a style and layout you feel comfortable with which will allow you to present your
information effectively. Your application should be personal and specific to you!
Academic success shines through from the outset as the applicant effectively
highlights her research interests and teaching skills. Crucially, she addresses how her
research interests could complement those of the department, and gives examples of
her teaching experience to prove that she has the right combination of skills. Annie’s
CV and covering letter are succinct and relevant, but maintain an enthusiastic tone.
This course requires technical knowledge and prefers students to have some relevant
work experience. There are also minimum academic requirements. Samira highlights
her relevant academic qualifications, and clearly shows her achievements, such as
her industrial placement prize. She has also demonstrated where she has applied her
knowledge to the world of work. The CV is focussed, with space carefully allocated
according to the importance of the information.
24a Leslie Place
Edinburgh
EH3 2XC
Brighton
BN1 9RH
6th March 2007
I would relish the opportunity to work at the University of Sussex, where my research
interests would complement several areas of existing expertise in the English
Language Department, particularly the current research into language choice and
social groups being carried out by Dr. Julius Klum.
As will be seen from the enclosed CV, I have recently completed my PhD, funded by
the AHRC. My research was into new forms of technology and their effect on linguistic
structure, including sociolinguistic and grammatical analysis. I am confident that my
research focus and the breadth of my undergraduate study would add to the strengths
of your department.
Yours sincerely
Annie Douglas
ANNIE DOUGLAS
‘LOL! The rise of text speak: new forms of social interaction and language change’
Developed strong understanding of the work of academic staff through observation of and
participation in preparations for RAE exercise (awarded 5* in last RAE).
Created and organised an informal support group for isolated research students from a
wide range of disciplines to network, share ideas and socialise.
Studied further courses in English Literature and Psychology, gaining a broad base of
knowledge in areas relevant to my main area of study.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Planned and conducted 4 tutorials per week during semester time for modules in Grammar,
Phonetics and Language Acquisition. Used creative teaching methods to fully engage
classes of 8 -10 students, receiving excellent student feedback.
Marked student assignments, seeking guidance in good practice from colleagues and the
University Teaching Quality Handbook.
Assistant English Teacher, British Council, Muscat Sep 99 – Aug 03
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
In the second and third year of my PhD I acted as a student mentor to final year
undergraduates and first year postgraduate students through an inter-departmental
scheme, providing a listening ear and referring on to further sources of support within the
university as appropriate.
Migration and Diaspora Cultural Studies Network, Delegate. UCL April 17th – 18th 2005
Critical Approaches to Discourse Analysis, Delegate. UEA June 14th – 15th 2006
Participated in a number of courses offered to PhD students including UK GRAD School,
How to be an Effective Researcher and Effective Presentations.
REFEREES
Dr. Richard Dan Ms S Mann Dr Z Plus
(PhD supervisor) (Employer) (Senior Lecturer)
University of Edinburgh British Council University of Glasgow
AFB, George Square 2 Woodland Road 9 University Gardens
Edinburgh EH8 9LL London W1 1UQ Glasgow G12 6TY
Tel: 0131 666 3210 Tel: 020 999 7777 Tel: 0141 335 9999
r.dan@ed.ac.uk s.mann@britcouncil.gov.uk z.plus@gla.ac.uk
EDUCATION
Final year project: Created a cost effective and easily maintained carbon dioxide
fuelled mosquito trap that could be used by poverty stricken
communities in Africa.
Physics B
SCE Highers: Mathematics A
Physics A
French B
Chemistry B
Computing B
English C
Standard Grades: 6 at Grade 1
WORK EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
INTERESTS
REFERENCES