Non-Academic Careers

And for this week something a bit different…(13/02/18)

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Check out our recent guest post on the jobs.ac.uk blog (https://blog.jobs.ac.uk/all-things-research/how-your-academic-training-equips-you-for-success-in-a-wide-variety-of-careers) Here we discuss new research demonstrating that transferable skills gained in grad school, train you well for jobs outside the academy. Enjoy the thoughts and remember to provide your feedback, comments, ideas etc. This helps formulate what to put out on the blog and … Read more

How to identify a Mentor for a Badass Career (06/02/18)

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Last week we outlined several crucial career stages where solid mentoring can mean the difference between success and failure. Clearly for all you badasses out there, the former is preferable to the latter. Mentoring has previously been defined as ‘the process in which a more experienced person, serving as a role model, teaches, sponsors, encourages, … Read more

When to Engage with a Mentor for a Badass Career (30/01/18)

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I’m a huge fan of mentoring for your career. The best mentors I’ve had have been direct, cut to the chase types, who aren’t afraid to tell you exactly what they think – good or bad. When I’ve been fortunate enough to engage such a supporter, I’ve often found their help can provide life-changing advice … Read more