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PhD Application Tips

You may think from the title of this article that it will concentrate on how to prepare PhD application documents, but if that were the case then you would miss out on some vital stages of the process of applying for a PhD. If you do move very quickly from “I want to do a PhD” to submitting a PhD application then this could affect the standard of your application and could also have effects on your subsequent PhD experience.

How to create a CV: Personal Statement

What is a personal statement? A personal statement is a few sentences that appear at the top of your CV. It is sometimes referred to as a ‘career summary’ or a ‘personal mission statement’. What is it for? It explains where your career experience has taken you to this point…>

Which Masters Degree – MRes or MA/MSc?

What’s the difference? Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees are largely taught courses and Master of Research (MRes), while containing some taught elements, focuses more on research skills. That’s not to say that there aren’t taught and research elements in both degrees. There are often taught elements…>

Top Ten PhD Interview Questions and Answers

Your PhD interview date is fast approaching. This article provides carefully chosen tips to help you prepare, and 10 PhD interview questions you should be ready to answer. What to do before the interview. It is important to treat the PhD interview like a job interview. Dress smartly and bring…>

Your CV: Additional Information and References

This article will explore the important additional information that you will need to make your CV even more attractive to employers – and address some of the common pitfalls to avoid. Additional Information Should you include details about your hobbies or clubs you belong to? It is a controversial area…>

Become a Researcher – 5 Skills You Need

I have cherry-picked five skills you need to become a researcher for those of us who are aspiring to step into the field of academic research. Each field such as arts or science has its own specialist skills. In addition, there are a handful of key skills which are crucial…>

Studying For A PhD In The Netherlands: The Basics

Dutch universities offer a great environment students looking for a PhD In The Netherlands, well-resourced labs and libraries, a forward-looking research culture, favourable financial arrangements, and international colleagues.

Top Questions To Ask Your Mentor

Why have a mentor? Wherever you are on your career journey, from starting a PhD to your first permanent academic post or to taking those initial tentative steps as a manager, other people have been there before and are often willing to share their valuable advice and insight. They understand…>

Taking a Career Break

Have you ever dreamt of taking a career break? Stepping off the treadmill of working life for a while? Of doing something completely different? We’ve all heard of sabbaticals for academics, but what about the rest of us? A planned career break could allow you to: Try out a potential…>