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)

How to stand out …

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

How to stand out …

Get a mentorManchester GoldApply Dec/Jan

Volunteer - Vacancy service

Part-time jobs Vacancies & advice

Keep up to date with …

http://manchesterpgcareers.wordpress.com

Instant Updates - Twitterhttp://twitter.com/ManPGCareers

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