Science PhD Careers Session

Aug 2014

Learning Outcomesthis session will cover:

• What the careers service can do for you?• Key support resources.• Sector Overview - Gavin Gallimore

What can the career service do for you?

• Available across all campuses, up to two years after completing studies .

• Careers Seminars and Employability bites• 1:1 appointments available with a careers advisor. • On-line resources www.uws.ac.uk/careers • Webinars• Employer events

Job Searching Resources

Social MediaKeep up to date/trends.Twitter: follow industry leadersFacebook – what does it say about YOU?You tube/Pinterest = portfolio

NetworkingInspiration Like minded peopleNew info – up to date, tends.Access to opportunities (hidden jobs)Access to training & social events

Portfolio/Blogs•links directly into your CV and Linked In profile.•professional way to showcase your work and knowledge•increases your visibility and online presence•easy to update and add.

Internet:•Sector/business news•NEWS BANK – library resources •Key websites – Targetjobs , The JobCrowd•Professional bodies•Sites to up load your CV

Alternative careers

• Management consultant• Environmental Consultant• Accountant• Actuary• Systems Developer• Investment analyst• Quantitative analyst in a bank• Analytical chemist• Chemical development engineer

• Industrial product designer• Clinical research associate• Local government administrator• Government research officer • Civil Service fast streamer • Museum education officer • Intellectual property • University research admin • Conference organiser

Useful Weblinks 

http://www.findapostdoc.com/ UK post doc site

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science worldwide science jobs site

http://www.postdocjobs.com/ US based post doc site

http://jobs.newscientist.com/ science jobs

http://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/science/

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/ government science jobs

Graduate Careers

www.uws.prospects.ac.uk - UWS careers on-line vacancy system you will need to register to access this site.

http://targetjobs.co.uk/ - Target jobs.

Plan of ACTION

Research

Get CV and applications forms checked

Attend events and network. Interview advice

Practise with a mock interview

Careers Advisers:

Lindsay McDonald ( Hamilton and Paisley Campuses): lindsay.mcdonald@uws.ac.uk

Nigel Royle (Paisley and Hamilton Campuses): nigel.royle@uws.ac.uk

Careers Moodle: INFOCS_01

Careers Service · Job Shop · PlacementOnline Vacancies & Events Service

http://www.uws.prospects.ac.uk/