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Could you do a PhD?

Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Have you got lots of questions but you are not sure who to ask? In the following article, I have highlighted some PhD facts you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

What jobs can you get with a PhD?

Having a PhD can open up many different career options if you know where to look and how to sell the skills that you have gained through your PhD. It is important to really think about the next step as it can sometimes be hard to see beyond the obvious routes such as an academic career.

10 Career Paths for PhDs

Are you a PhD or early career researcher thinking ahead to a career move outside of academia? Are you about to start a PhD and want to know the types of job opportunities open to researchers? The good news is that for a variety of job roles and career routes…>

Transferable Skills From Your PhD

Your PhD does not only make you an expert in your field, but also provides you with crucial skills that make you an attractive employee for a wide range of positions…

Career Planning for PhDs

There is no doubt that studying for a PhD develops a range and depth of skills with the potential to make you a highly marketable employee. This post highlights a range of resources and support for career planning that will enable you to make the most of your skills and experiences when applying for job roles.

Working from home on your PhD

Seven tips for staying motivated when working from home on your PhD During COVID-19 we all pivoted to working from home, almost overnight. As we are nearing the 1,5-year mark of this global pandemic, we know that the nature of work has changed. Many companies will adopt a hybrid model,…>

How to Prepare for a Viva on Zoom

This article breaks down the steps you can go through to prepare yourself for a successful viva on Zoom! One of the last steps a PhD candidate goes through before becoming a Doctor is the PhD viva, short for viva voce. The viva is the oral examination of the PhD…>