The CV you provide, as part of your application, should tell us about you, your employment history, education and skills. Include information such as:
- Secondary or higher education attainment and grades
- Technical, professional or occupational training
- Employment history
- Details of relevant publications (for academic posts only)
Please remove any equal opportunities information such as age, date of birth, gender, sex, marital status, ethnicity or religion. This information is not relevant to your application.
If you have any questions about sharing your CV, as part of the process, please contact Careers@open.ac.uk.
Supporting statement
If we ask you to write a supporting statement, you should tell us about you, your experience, how you meet the essential criteria and why this role is right for you. Use evidence to back up what you say and, remember, just be yourself. You can also tell us about your eligibility for the role, disclose any useful information and more. If you have any queries or questions regarding your supporting statement, please contact Careers@open.ac.uk.
Reasonable Adjustments
We welcome discussions on the support and adjustments we can provide you with during the recruitment process, to ensure you have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, talent and abilities. Contact us to discuss how we can support you at Careers@open.ac.uk.
If you are offered a job, you can also discuss ongoing adjustments to your role ahead of your start date.
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