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Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Housekeepingbull Can you hear me talking
Housekeepingbull Can you me talking
bull If not please try setting up your audio again as shown in the picture attached
bull Make sure your browser is up to date (Google Chrome or Firefox advised)
Recording
This session will now be recorded Any further information that you provide during a session is optional and in doing so you give us consent to process this information
These sessions will be stored by the University of Edinburgh for two years and published on our website during that time
By taking part in a session you give us your consent to process any information you provide during it
A link to the recording will be made available on the PhD Horizons website (edinacPhDHorizons)
Please note that these will require a MyEd login to access them
Inspiring futures
Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Housekeepingbull Can you hear me talking
Housekeepingbull Can you me talking
bull If not please try setting up your audio again as shown in the picture attached
bull Make sure your browser is up to date (Google Chrome or Firefox advised)
Recording
This session will now be recorded Any further information that you provide during a session is optional and in doing so you give us consent to process this information
These sessions will be stored by the University of Edinburgh for two years and published on our website during that time
By taking part in a session you give us your consent to process any information you provide during it
A link to the recording will be made available on the PhD Horizons website (edinacPhDHorizons)
Please note that these will require a MyEd login to access them
Inspiring futures
Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Housekeepingbull Can you me talking
bull If not please try setting up your audio again as shown in the picture attached
bull Make sure your browser is up to date (Google Chrome or Firefox advised)
Recording
This session will now be recorded Any further information that you provide during a session is optional and in doing so you give us consent to process this information
These sessions will be stored by the University of Edinburgh for two years and published on our website during that time
By taking part in a session you give us your consent to process any information you provide during it
A link to the recording will be made available on the PhD Horizons website (edinacPhDHorizons)
Please note that these will require a MyEd login to access them
Inspiring futures
Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Recording
This session will now be recorded Any further information that you provide during a session is optional and in doing so you give us consent to process this information
These sessions will be stored by the University of Edinburgh for two years and published on our website during that time
By taking part in a session you give us your consent to process any information you provide during it
A link to the recording will be made available on the PhD Horizons website (edinacPhDHorizons)
Please note that these will require a MyEd login to access them
Inspiring futures
Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
PHD HORIZONS NEXT STEPS
Sharon Maguire Careers Consultant
This session will start at 1100 BST
edinacPhDHorizons
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Attendancebull Please write your name
and UUN into the chat box
bull StaffGraduates please write
either Staff or Alum into
the chat box
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Asking questions making comments
bull Please type any questions or comments during the session into the lsquoChat Boxrsquo
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
PhD Horizons Next StepsSharon Maguire Careers Consultant
Wersquoll cover briefly
Taking stock - where are you now
What do you want
What (else) do PhD graduates do
Researching careers and employers
Gaining experience
Making it happen
Further support
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Impressions of PhD Horizons
What 3 words describe how you are feeling after attending some of
the PhD Horizons webinars
Go to wwwmenticom
Enter code 86 42 40
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Where are you now
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
Poll
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
What do you need to do now
Step 1
Know
Yourself
Step 2
Research Opportunities
Step 3
Make
Choices
Step 4
Take Action
Step 5
Gain Experience
Lifelong Career
Planning
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Strengths
Values motivators
Interests
Personality
Constraints priorities
MyCareerhub gt career assessments
httpswwwfuturelearncomcoursescareer-management
To think more about what you wantWhy Helps you assess options and make
decisions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
To generate other ideas ndash your thoughts
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
Physical Sciences and
EngineeringArts and Humanities
wwwvitaeacuk
gt Careers
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
What have previous PhD graduates done
EdinacPhDHorizons gt previous years
wwwedacukcareerspostgradphdoptions
LinkedIn ndash University of Edinburgh group alumni
Ask your network ndash supervisor post-docs
( httpsblogsemblorgcareers )
Who do you know - chat box
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Research in other organisations eg commercial public sector or
third sector
bull Occupations section of Careers Service website
(wwwedacukcareers gt Exploring jobs and careers)
Alterative roles in research or education environment eg learning
technologist in a university policy adviser in UUK programme
manager in Research Council
bull Explore wwwjobsacuk
New Direction
bull Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
To research specific options
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Occupations section of Careers Service website
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Careers Advice and Jobs on jobsacuk
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Prospects ndash wwwprospectsacuk
Job profiles
Industry sector insights
Job vacancies
Work abroad advice
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Specific sector experience or
Skills development (You will already have lots of experience)bull Tutoring presenting organising seminars training others
collaborating public engagement doing your research
Internshipsbull Employed for PhDsbull Some Research Councilsbull Individually sourcedbull Virtual ndash Inside Sherpa Bright Network
bull wwwbrightnetworkcoukinternship-experience-ukbull wwwinsidesherpacom
To gain insightsbull Informational interviewsbull Connections on LinkedIn or PlatformOnebull Professional bodies ndash events conferencesbull Twitter lists
To build experience
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
What employers think
ldquoa doctorate can provide hellipthe ability to synthesise information and the ability to extrapolate from incomplete information in a way that is effective I think I have been regularly surprised at how much more you can rely on people with advanced degrees to have those skillsrdquo
Understanding the fact that youve got to define your problems youve got to solve problems therell be things that crop up along the way that you dont expect and have got to work around collaborating with others to solve problems Those are all positive skills that [doctoral graduates] bring to the job
Impact of doctoral careers CFE research 2014
How they rate researcher skills
bull Data analysis
bull Problem solving
bull Drive and motivation
bull Project managing
bull Interpersonal skills
bull Leadership
bull Commercial awareness
Recruiting researchers survey
of employer practice Vitae 2009
And if youre worried read about imposter syndrome on
httpssupervisingphdswordpresscom
httpsresearchwhispererorg
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Employed for PhD
bull 4-12 month internships for up to 9 hours a week starting all year round at the
University
bull Open to all PhD students (with permission of supervisor)
bull University posts are paid min pound1264 per hour ndash Grade 5 (~pound23067)
bull Offers you the opportunity to gain professional skills in a non-academic setting
Careers Service support
bull Application support
bull Mock Interview with Careers Consultant
bull Access to resources to help you make the most of your internship
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Where to look for vacanciesbull (non-academic) Jobs in higher education ndash
wwwjobsacukbull Occupations section - wwwedacukcareersyour-
futureoptionsoccupationsbull Looking for work ndash wwwedacukcareersbull LinkedInbull Careers fairs (22nd July)
bull Pro-active job search speculative
bull Market intelligence ndash CS blog
Job hunting ndash and in the current climate
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
International job hunting ndash
your sourcesFind under resources tab on MyCareerhub
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
A word about CVs and interviews
Can vary quite a lot from what is the norm for academic jobs
Need to demonstrate targeted application ndash and dispel any myths about PhD graduates
Consider how you describe your experience ndash donrsquot make assumptions
May encounter competency or strengths-based interviews aptitude tests group activities
CVs and interviews for non-academic jobswwwedacukcareerspostgradphdmarketing-yourself-effectively
Interview advicewwwedacukcareersapplication-interview-advice
Online workshop - Creating a non-academic CV 16th July 12pm - 1pm
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Further support
Advice for international students NB not visa advisers
MyCareerhub ndash job vacancies events resources
Get advice or guidance ndash ask a question on Careerhub or Book an Appointment
Access the Careers Service for up to 2 years after graduation
wwwedacukcareers - for all including access to MyCareerhub
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Alumni Supportwwwedacukalumninew-graduates
bull Part of Universityrsquos global alumni community of over 300000 people
bull Connect with other graduates on Platform One ask for careers or life advice from those who have been there before
bull Join an alumni club or network across the world
bull Continue your research with access to online journals and eResources
bull A range of other alumni benefits and discounts
bull (Online) workshops ndash writing and publishing research management research communication digital and library skills public engagement personal effectiveness
bull 3MT competition
bull Professional recognition for teaching -EdTA
bull Funding for training
Developing professional and research skillswwwedacukiad
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions
Inspiring futures
Feedback and questions