Careers for EPS PGR induction 2011, The University of Manchester

Researchers:The Start of Your Fabulous Career

Elizabeth WilkinsonHead of Postgraduate Career Development

Your Fabulous Future

Tough Question To Start:

• What is your aim in taking this research degree ?– Because you’re passionate about your

subject ?– To get a job in academia ?– To get a job outside academia ?– It’s easier to do a postgrad degree this year

than to get a job?

Is A Qualification Enough?

• If the job you want needs a PhD– then everyone else who is being considered will also

have a PhD.

• If the job doesn’t need a PhD– then just the fact that you have the degree after your

name won’t necessarily give you an advantage

How to stand out …

… for “An Academic Career”

• www.manchester.ac.uk/academiccareer

New this year:

What do academics do?

How to make it as an academic

(shortlisted for Times Higher Award)


For any PhD career (including academia)

Pathways – June 2012– Career Options for Researchers– Dozens of PhD qualified professionals to give

you inside info for your career– Talk to employers about what they look for


Get a mentorManchester GoldApply Dec/Jan

Volunteer - Vacancy service

Part-time jobs Vacancies & advice

Keep up to date with …

http://manchesterpgcareers.wordpress.com

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Manchester Postgrad Careers Blog – news, vacancies, deadlines, events, videos,

Career Service - Location

Crawford House – Entrance on Booth Street East(opposite the Aquatics Centre)

Appointments Phone : 0161 275 2829

www.manchester.ac.uk/careers

Careers for EPS PGR induction 2011, The University of Manchester

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