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Selling your part-time work experience to employers
I've seen a few students recently who have asked 'but are employers really interested in my job in a bar/shop/restaurant?' While some sectors will require relevant work experience, UK graduate employers value any experience that gives you insight into the...
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Managing your career in the final year of your doctorate
This blog post is aimed at anyone who is going into, or currently in, the final year of their PhD. As the final few months of a PhD can be intense with the demands of completing a thesis alongside beginning...
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Academic cover letters - 3 questions that need an answer
As the season is approaching when I spend a lot of time giving feedback on cover letters for academic (lectureship) positions, I wanted to share some quick thoughts on the main things you need to cover and how to craft...
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Researcher Careers month - how professional bodies can help your career
Guest blog post from Dr Robert Bowles from the Royal Society of Chemistry on how getting involved with a professional body can support your career development How professional bodies can help your career. What they are and what they do?...
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Researcher careers month - focus on networking
It's week 2 of researcher careers month, and our focus this week is on networking. For in-depth guidance on how and why to network in person and online and how this can help your career, sign up for the session...
