Thursday 26 March 2015
Thursday 12 March 2015
BBC Article: 12 UK universities rated in top 100
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-31803998
The University of Cambridge took second place in the new rankingsUK universities continue to "punch above their weight" in terms of their international reputation, suggests a new global table.
Top for reputation 2015
Harvard is the top-ranking university in the study
UK universities 'punch above weight' globally
The University of Cambridge took second place in the new rankingsUK universities continue to "punch above their weight" in terms of their international reputation, suggests a new global table.
Of the world's 100 most prestigious universities, 12 are in the UK, according to the 2015 Times Higher Education world reputation rankings.
The table is based on the views of a global panel of leading academics
Rankings editor Phil Baty urged careful protection and better funding for "real jewels in the UK's crown".
Researchers analysed responses from almost 10,000 academics to a survey carried out in December and January.
'Super-brands'
The academics invited to take part were chosen based on United Nations data to ensure an accurate reflection of the global distribution of scholars.
They were asked to nominate the best institutions in their field of expertise.
As in previous years, the top 100 is dominated by US institutions, with Harvard University in first place and 42 others taking up places lower down the table.
The UK's Cambridge University took second place and Oxford third, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology fourth, Stanford fifth and University of California Berkeley in sixth place.
Times Higher Education describes these as "an elite group of six US and UK 'super-brands' that stands head and shoulders above the rest".
'Clear vision'
Overall there were 12 UK universities in the top 100, up two from 2014:
- Imperial College London 14th
- University College London 17th
- London School of Economics 22nd
- Edinburgh University 29th
- Kings College London 31st
- University of Manchester 50th
Harvard is the top-ranking university in the study
Other top-ranked UK universities were:
- Durham
- Warwick
- Bristol
- London Business School
"It is clear from this latest research that the UK is punching well above its weight in higher education globally," said Mr Baty.
But he added "these incredibly valuable assets need to be carefully protected" and urged a "clear vision" from politicians on funding "as other nations invest heavily in their top universities".
"The UK's universities deserve, and desperately need, strong financial support," he said.
Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of Universities UK, said it was a real achievement that the UK retained the second strongest university system in the world "despite spending far less on it" compared with major competitors.
"That is why, ahead of May's general election, Universities UK is calling on all political parties to close this international funding gap, to support universities' international activities and to develop a sustainable student funding system in England," said Ms Dandridge.
Monday 9 March 2015
Daily Mail Article - CV information and how to impress employers.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2985688/How-bosses-CV-wrong-Research-says-employers-draw-wrong-conclusions-key-areas-affect-chances-interviewed.html
How bosses get your CV all wrong: Research says employers often draw wrong conclusions in key areas that affect chances of being interviewed
- Employers draw the wrong conclusions in key personality areas from a CV
- Recruiters told to examine 37 CVs, looking at 'big five' personality traits
- Overestimated applicants' extroversion and under rated conscientiousness
A study has found that recruiters make flawed judgements about a candidate's personality based on what they read in their application
You spend hours writing it up in the hope will get you a job.
But now it turns out that employers get totally the wrong idea about what you are like from your CV.
A study has found that recruiters make flawed judgements about a candidate's personality based on what they read in their application.
On five key personality areas, HR staff draw the wrong conclusions with a huge potential impact on your chances of getting an interview.
The researchers said that overall the findings showed that applicant's personality plays just a 'small role in how hireable they are perceived to be'.
They came up with a list of recommendations to get around the problem which includes putting education achievements before work achievements on your CV.
Applicants should also use include all leadership roles they have had within an organisation and make sure your hobbies are adventurous - as you appear more outgoing and employable.
The researchers asked 122 recruiters to evaluate CVs from 37 students; in each case they were asked to look at 77 aspects of the document covering what psychologists called the 'big five' personality traits.
These were openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism
The findings showed that the recruiters were bad judges of character.
In particular they tended to rate people higher than they were really in extroversion - a quality which meant they were more likely to be hired - and lower in conscientiousness than the reality.
The researchers asked 122 recruiters to evaluate CVs from 37 students (stock image)
Applicants with an attractive resume with double spacing were thought of more highly than those who used single spacing.
And those who said they did more volunteering were found to be be being better organised than those who didn't.
Lead author Gary Burns of Wright State University in the US said that job candidates should also avoid the temptation to make their CV stand out by using 'unusual fonts or formats'.
Another no-no was writing a personal statement on your CV, he added.
In the report, which appeared in the Journal of Business and Psychology, Mr Burns said their results have 'implications for both applicants and HR personnel evaluating resumes'.
Updating your CV is seen as a necessary evil by many employees, but studies have shown that employers spend on average just six seconds looking at them.
Recruiters look for qualifications and job progression through your career as they make their 'snap decision'.
However writing a good CV completely pointless as another study last year found that writing a good covering letter is far more effective than having a polished resume.
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