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Preparing for PhD applications during your Master’s
From Master’s to PhD You have come a long way in your academic journey. Your Master’s is nearly complete,...>
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How to encourage professional networking as a PhD supervisor
Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising...>
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How to get job experience before starting a role
How to get job experience before starting a role If you are a recent graduate undertaking a job search,...>
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How to tailor your CV to job roles efficiently
How to tailor your CV to your job roles efficiently There are numerous benefits to taking the time to...>
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Mentoring beyond the PhD
Helping academic skills transfer to non-academic careers Thirty years ago, I started training graduate students. I realize now that...>
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How to tailor your CV to job roles efficiently
How to tailor your CV to your job roles efficiently There are numerous benefits to taking the time to...>
How to make your cover letter stand out
Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job...>
Interview Tips
How to get job experience before starting a role
How to get job experience before starting a role If you are a recent graduate undertaking a job search,...>
How to keep going with job applications
Have you been applying for jobs with no success? Do you at times worry that you will never get...>
Career Development
How to encourage professional networking as a PhD supervisor
Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising...>
How to get job experience before starting a role
How to get job experience before starting a role If you are a recent graduate undertaking a job search,...>
Resources
Event Jobs
Are you looking to turn your passion into a career? There are multiple roles to begin your career within...>
Compliance Officer Jobs
Do you want to apply for a Compliance Officer job? If you are looking for a career change or...>
Studentship Advice
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and...>
PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations! This interview is your opportunity to show...>
Country Profiles
Work in China – Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Work in Germany – Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...