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Marketing yourself as a mature student
As a mature student you will have a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience, sometimes developed in a variety of contexts. But how can you make sure you communicate these clearly and effectively to potential employers? Here's a few quick tips:...
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Living Successfully with Psychosis
This year I had the privilege of providing career support for Neal who has just completed his MA in International Security. It's not easy to live with a condition like psychosis and yet despite setbacks in his life, Neal recently started as...
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Thinking about a career in teaching - Part 1
Many students consider teaching as a career option during their time at University. In October we had a Getting into Teaching event so I thought it would be very timely to give a teaching update and what routes are available...
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Opportunities in Government for scientists and engineers
I went to a fascinating talk a couple of weeks ago, organised by the Bath Institute for Mathematical Innovation, by the Government Office for Science about career opportunities for scientists and engineers in the Civil Service. Go-Science provides policy advice...
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Getting a graduate job or placement when you have a non-visible disability
Applying for graduate jobs can be daunting, but when you have a disability, this can sometimes add to the stress of applying for graduate jobs. This blog aims to allay some fears and also encourage you with tips, advice and information...
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Play games and score a graduate job!
I have a confession to make... I have got to level 409 on Candy Crush and have three stars in all the levels! Whilst this fact will never make it to the top of my CV, I have recently learnt that gamification...
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Life as a European Fast Streamer in the UK Civil Service
The third of our postings this week on Civil Service opportunities. This time we interview a Bath Graduate working for the Civil Service Fast Stream. Name: Eve Degree: French, Italian and European Studies Graduation Year: 2015 Job title: European Fast...
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Tips for transitioning out of academia
I've been reading this excellent post on the Research Whisperer about one postdoc's gradual transition into a non-research role (specifically science writing). Do read it for yourself, but it inspired some general thoughts about career transitions that I wanted to...
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Am I wasting my PhD?
One of the things my colleagues and I hear most often in 1:1 conversations with research postgraduates is 'I don't want to waste my PhD'. Usually this is said in the context of someone not wanting to consider what they...
