Recruitment Processes Insights
In this collection of resources, you will find valuable insights on recruitment processes, job search strategies, academic recruitment reflections, and postdoc guidance. Learn about finding non-academic jobs, recruitment processes beyond academia, postdoc prompts, and more. Gain knowledge on interview formats, CV and cover letter tips, and how to assist postdocs in their job search journey. Explore the world of recruitment through the lens of Dr. Andrew Holmes, a research staff developer, and enhance your understanding of the recruitment landscape.
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Recruitment Processes Dr. Andrew Holmes Research Staff Developer
How to find non-academic jobs Know what jobs you d like: Prosper process (Reflect, Explore, Act) https://prosper.liverpool.ac.uk/postdocs/
How to find non-academic jobs Know what jobs you d like: Prosper process (Reflect, Explore, Act) https://prosper.liverpool.ac.uk/postdocs/ Finding the jobs you d like: LinkedIn Identify and target ideal organisations/roles, informational interviews Job sites (e.g. Indeed, Reed, TotalJobs) Recruiters
Recruitment processes beyond academia Initial stage: CV (2 page most common) and cover letter or supporting statement Interview types: Competency interviews, strength-based interviews, case study interviews, technical/whiteboard interviews, portfolio interviews Tests and exercises: Presentations, aptitude tests, group exercises, case studies, e-tray/in-tray exercises Formats: Phone, in person, online, group, informal, video/recorded, assessment centres
PI Postdoc Prompts Discuss how they look for jobs Are their routes that you can signpost them towards? Do you know of any colleagues or institutions with openings coming up? Is there anyone working in a relevant area that you can connect them with? Ask to be kept up to date with their applications Are they prepared for their interview, is there any support you can provide? Do they know the format of their interview? Can you signpost them to information about that type of interview? Could you talk through potential questions and their answers?
Reflections on academic recruitment What do you look for and value in a postdoc? How do you assess these skills/abilities CV, cover letter, interview, presentation, publication record? How do you help postdocs fill the gaps ?
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