http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/115981/How-do-recruiters-make-shortlisting-decisions.html Feed for How do recruiters make shortlisting decisions? en-gb http://vitae.ac.uk 26-Aug-2009 12:53:54 http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/115981/How-do-recruiters-make-shortlisting-decisions.html I'd like to support Elizabeth's comments on Shona's article and would really stress how important it is to review your CV for posts outside academia. Employers will be looking for evidence of those skills that many PhDs may take for granted, they could perhaps be described as those skills and qualities that enable you to produce your research, i.e the "process" skills. The academic CV does emphasise evidence of the results of your research, e.g. publications etc If you are unsure about what is required by an employer in a different sector do seek advice and help if you can. Finding good examples of different CV styles, such as those on the Vitae website, asking for advice from contacts already working in an employment sector you are interested in and getting individual feedback from Careers Advisers in your University 's Careers Service could all help to ensure that you make well targeted applications. Clare Jones Careers Adviser Research Staff/Postgraduate Research Students Nottingham University http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/115981/How-do-recruiters-make-shortlisting-decisions.html http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/115981/How-do-recruiters-make-shortlisting-decisions.html Hi Shiona Good insight into the selection process. You've also got an excellent name for checking spelling and attention to detail! When I was recruiting graduate engineers, I used to get lots of applications sent to "Dear Sir" or "Dear Mr Wilkinson", even when I used my full name in adverts. They had to be very good to make the first cut after that particularly irritating faux pas. Hint to scientists and engineers - I'd guess that the majority of people in recruitment, even for technical roles, are women. Elizabeth Wilkinson (Ms!) http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/115981/How-do-recruiters-make-shortlisting-decisions.html