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PhD employability: Career pathways and recruiter insights

PhD Employability and post-doctoral pathways have been hot topics within research/academic circles for some time now. It is well understood that the ever-growing number of PhD qualified candidates can no longer expect to take the traditional academic route. Academic job markets in many research-intensive countries are becoming saturated. Over the past year or so we…>

Interactive CPD Toolkit

A Step-by-Step Guide to Progress your career and record your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) To help with your career progression and achieving your goals we have produced a 37-page interactive electronic toolkit on CPD giving you a structured and step-by-step approach to your professional development. This toolkit will help you: Assess and understand your current situation Document,…>

The Art of Confidence at Work

Have you ever wished that you felt more confident at work? Confidence for many people is elusive. You may happily speak with others on an individual basis yet addressing a small group of people can be a daunting challenge. You may confidently speak up at departmental meetings however you may feel anxious when having to…>

Applying for Jobs in Europe

What to find out and how when applying for jobs in Europe. When applying for any job it’s important to understand the relevant hiring practices. What to put on a CV, how to lay it out, what employers are looking for. When applying for a job in another country it becomes even more important. Everything…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Wade Kelly

Meet Wade, a second year PhD student in International Studies at the Charles Sturt University, Australia. In Week 1, Wade is planning ahead for the next few years, balancing teaching, transcribing interviews for his research, and preparing to present during a trip to Copenhagen. Follow the vlogging series as we invite PhD students at various…>

PhD Vlog Week 4: Samira Parhizkar

In week 4 Samira shares tips on the PhD interview and PhD funding. She also shares insight on how to make the most of your PhD. Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD, moving…>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Jack Donaghy

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Jack who is starting his PhD in Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow in September 2015. Watch Jack’s vlogs to follow the start of his PhD journey. In Week 3 Jack meets with his supervisor, and discusses how to…>

PhD Vlog Week 4: Jack Donaghy

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Jack who is starting his PhD in Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow in September 2015. Watch Jack’s vlogs to follow the start of his PhD journey. In Week 4 Jack shares tips on how to get PhD funding,…>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Hossam El-Zalabany

In week three Hossam discusses his doctoral meeting, his research question and the next step for his research – data gathering, and how he will go about the interview process, and the software he will be using to undertake the data analysis. Watch this vlog to find out more! Ready to start your PhD journey?…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Andy Pearson

Andy is originally from the Wirral, follow his vlogs to find out why he chose to move to New Zealand to undertake a PhD, as well as getting insight into his studies via vlogs on fieldwork, lab work and other day to day activities. In week 1 Andy talks about why he chose to move…>