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Example CVs and Covering letters

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! Application for a university post: Annie Douglas

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. Application for an MSc in Environmental T echnology: Samira Begum

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 Human Resources Division

Sussex House

University of Sussex

Brighton

BN1 9RH

6th March 2007

Dear Professor Rose

Lecturer in English Language Ref: 0899ADF

Further to your advertisement on https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,, I am writing to apply for the above post.

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.

Furthermore, I am keen to build on my existing teaching experience. During the course of my PhD I have gained training in and extensive experience of small group teaching, having tutored in the Department of English Language at Edinburgh for 18 months. This consolidated a further two years of teaching experience in Muscat as a T eacher of English as a Foreign Language.

In addition to pursuing a programme of publication from my doctoral work, I

would hope to take advantage of departmental expertise to develop collaborative publications and proposals for future research in order to make a strong contribution to the research profile of the Department.

As requested, I enclose a copy of my curriculum vitae, together with contact details for my referees and a sample draft chapter. I also enclose a summary of my thesis, and would be happy to provide further chapters or copies of my earlier published work should this be required.

Yours sincerely

Annie Douglas

ANNIE DOUGLAS

24a Leslie Place, Edinburgh, EH3 2XC

T elephone 0131 123 4537 Mobile 07521 986 114

annie_douglas1978@https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

AHRC Funded PhD in Pragmatics, University of Edinburgh Oct 03 – Jan 07

Supervisor: Dr Richard Dan

‘LOL! The rise of text speak: new forms of social interaction and language change’ Wrote for 2 publications and presented findings at 2 conferences.

Successfully applied for a travel grant to attend an international conference in London. Assisted supervisor in putting together a successful funding application.

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.

MA (Hons.) English Language (1st), University of Glasgow

Oct 95 – Jun 99Dissertation: Representations of Scottish dialect in virtual discussion forums.

Modules studied: Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Grammars of English, Written Text and Narrative, Phonetics, History of English, Onomastics and Culture and ELT . Awarded John Smithson Prize for academic excellence in Senior Honours.

Demonstrated strong time-management skills and determination through successful completion of degree whilst working part-time throughout course.

Active member of English Language Society, contributing to discussion groups and attending talks enabling awareness of current academic activity within the field. 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

Tutor, English Language 1, University of Edinburgh

Oct 05 – Jun 06

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.

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Assistant English T eacher, British Council, Muscat Sep 99 – Aug 03

Achieved CELTA qualification in July 1999 prior to being offered post.

Gained experience teaching a range of age groups including adults in classes of 40 plus students. Demonstrated ability to manage the time of myself and others, maintain

discipline, adapt my style to suit the audience and present information in a clear, logical

and engaging manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Responsible for co-administrating the 3 day Scottish Dialects Conference

(March 10th – 12th 2006) held at Edinburgh. Invited delegates and coordinated

accommodation, travel and venue. Demonstrated strong organisation and troubleshooting skills ensuring the smooth running of a very successful event.

Active member of monthly staff / student committee, frequently acting as minute taker and

ensuring meeting documentation was circulated to all relevant stakeholders.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PASTORAL CARE 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.

COURSES AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED 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

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PAPERS A. Douglas. 2006. ‘A sociolinguistic approach to text messages’ presented to the Scottish Dialects Conference, Edinburgh

S. Brooke, A. Douglas, E. Fields. 2006 ‘Textual Analysis’. English Language Today, 5

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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 9999r.dan@https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,

s.mann@https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,

z.plus@https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,

SAMIRA BEGUM

15 North Park Road

Tel: 0131 578 1234

Edinburgh EH1 1EQ

samira.begum@https://www.360docs.net/doc/105064664.html,

EDUCATION

The University of Edinburgh

2002 – 2007M.Eng Mechanical Engineering – Class 2:1Final year courses: Mechanics of Materials

A Mechanics of Fluids A Systems Integration

B Design for Manufacture B Thermodynamics

C Professional Engineering Studies

B

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.

The Edinburgh High School

1997 – 2002Advanced Highers: Mathematics A Physics B SCE Highers: Mathematics A

Physics A French B Chemistry B Computing

B

English C

Standard Grades:

6 at Grade 1

WORK EXPERIENCE

Greengage Landfill Site, East Lothian August 2005 T echnical Assistant

My role included taking soil and water samples and arranging analysis by independent laboratories. I plotted the results onto graphs to present the data in a useable form to senior management. This taught me about some of the key parameters for measuring water quality, and gave me valuable experience of presenting data in a commercial environment.Air France, Paris July 2005Intern, Maintenance Department As well as observing senior engineers working in aircraft safety, I compiled a database of safety checks for planes in two airports, using MS Access. This system contributed to faster turnaround times for essential small aircraft maintenance.

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Lothian Water, West Lothian Jan – Aug 2004Industrial Project: Secondary sedimentation tank design in the wastewater industry. Award: Lothian Water prize for best individual project mark of the year (87%)I worked in a group of three students to review industry requirements and possible solutions. We submitted a group bid and obtained funding through the University to purchase a model tank which was used for simulation exercises. Experimental results were validated against computer simulations using computational fluid dynamics. As a result of the project I wrote and presented a proposal to modify existing tanks at a local wastewater treatment works.Edinburgh Festival Venue Summer 2003General Assistant Working at a busy arts venue gave me the opportunity to get involved in activities including organising poster and programme printing and selling and collecting tickets.HAP Surveys, Edinburgh Jan – April 2003 Traffic Surveyor I worked on a shift basis to count traffic in the centre of Edinburgh. The position required reliability, high levels of concentration, and accurate and neat recording of data.ADDITIONAL SKILLS IT Computer literate in Windows environment, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with some experience of Access databases. Languages French – Working knowledge German – Basic

INTERESTS Music Violin (Edinburgh University Sinfonia and ceilidh band)Sport Mountaineering, running, skiing, sailing

Other

Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold

REFERENCES

Dr A. Hardy (Personal Tutor) Mr P . Maclaren (Manager)

School of Engineering and Electronics Greengage Landfill Site, The University of Edinburgh East Fortune Kings Buildings Nr East Linton Mayfield Road East Lothian Edinburgh, EH9 3JL EH32 7YR

Tel: 0131 650 7352

Tel: 01620 445566

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