Career Boost: Writing a Non-Academic CV

Course Code
50334603

Provider
OD&PL

Tutor(s):
Taryn Bell

Suitability
ECRs and other staff only (not PGRs)

Date(s)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 13:00 to 15:00

Max Places:
30

Description
This event will be delivered face-to-face on campus.

Are you considering applying for jobs outside of academia? Not sure how
to communicate your academic experience in a way that will appeal to
non-academic recruiters and employers? Then this is the workshop for
you!

We'll explore how non-academic CVs differ from those in academia, how
recruiters and employers review CVs, and provide you with practical
guide on how to develop a CV that grabs the reader's attention.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
• Structure and format a non-academic CV
• Effectively communicate your academic skills and experiences to a non-
academic audience
• Tailor your CV to specific opportunities

Prework:
Please bring the most recent copy of your CV (academic or otherwise).