University and FE panels read lecturer CVs differently. Research, teaching, REF, NSS, PGCAP, those are the things they scan for. sausagedog leads with whichever the post weighs heaviest.
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Why a Lecturer CV is different
A Lecturer CV is read against very different signals to a generic CV in the UK. Research and teaching get blurred into one paragraph. REF, NSS and PGCAP get hidden under filler. Module leadership and supervision get reduced to 'taught modules'.
Sausage Dog leads with PhD, PGCAP, FHEA fellowship, research area. Uses real academic language: REF, modules, supervision, NSS, impact case. Separates research, teaching, leadership and admin properly.
Research and teaching get blurred into one paragraph.
REF, NSS and PGCAP get hidden under filler.
Module leadership and supervision get reduced to 'taught modules'.
75%
of CVs never reach a human
6.7s
average recruiter scan time
<30s
to tailor your CV
Leads with PhD, PGCAP, FHEA fellowship, research area
Uses real academic language: REF, modules, supervision, NSS, impact case
Separates research, teaching, leadership and admin properly
Adapts for the post. ECR, lecturer, senior lecturer, reader, FE lecturer
No corporate fluff. Every line earns its place
“Two months chasing senior lecturer with no joy. Reframed the CV and got shortlisted at three Russell Group posts.”
Lecturer, Nottingham · Composite example based on user feedback
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Frequently asked
How does Sausage Dog tailor a lecturer CV?+
Sausage Dog reads the lecturer job description you paste in, identifies the keywords, responsibilities, and qualifications it asks for, then rewrites your existing CV to mirror that language while keeping every fact in your real experience intact. The result is an ATS-friendly CV in under a minute.
Is the output ATS-friendly for lecturer roles?+
Yes. The tailored CV uses plain formatting, mirrors the exact keywords in the job description, and keeps section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) that applicant tracking systems are built to parse. No tables, columns, or fancy headers that break ATS scans.
Will the rewritten lecturer CV still sound like me?+
That is the whole point. Sausage Dog rewrites your real bullet points in your tone, not corporate jargon. It does not invent qualifications or experience you do not have, it just sharpens what is already there for the specific lecturer role.
Is it free to tailor a lecturer CV?+
Yes. You can tailor one CV per day on the free tier with no card needed. Premium (£9/month) gives unlimited tailoring plus cover letters, interview prep, and LinkedIn rewrites for the same role.