Sorry, every other English town or city. If you think you have the best street name in your ends, I’m afraid Loughborough has just beaten you #streetname #loughborough #inglepingle Loughborough University

Hello Uni of Birmingham PGRs! Want experience of applying your research skills beyond academia, and to get a taste of what ‘consultancy’ is like? Join us for PGR Virtual Consultancy Challenge! It’s all online, so you don’t have to Brum-based to take part: bham.targetconnect.net/leap/event.htm…

*NEW BLOG POST* How can you use research skills to find your next steps post-PhD? This post gives 3 simple examples of how thesis-related ‘hacks’ can be repurposed for job hunting. There must be LOADS more…comment yours below! The PhD Place MGS ESRC DTP phd-careers.co.uk/2024/02/04/res…

Online careers event for Law PGRs! By IALS, U. of London Whether you’re interested in academic careers, legal practice, or something totally different, this event will show some of the options available. Tuesday 12th March 2-5pm Birmingham Law Bham Law PGR @CAL_Postgrads ials.sas.ac.uk/events/ials-ph…

*NEW POST* How do you get the most from LinkedIn as a PhD/ postdoc? I spoke to Elena Hoffer_PhD for tips on: ✅ Making yourself visible ✅ Using LinkedIn to make a 'soft exit' into industry ✅ Getting started if you’re anxious ✅ Dealing with haters phd-careers.co.uk/2024/04/08/whe…

NEW PODCAST CHAT! Great to talk to Nigel from UWS Careers Team about post-PhD careers. Listen for: ✅ Things to think about if you’re considering staying in academia ✅ How PhD skills are valuable beyond academia ✅ Why you shouldn’t feel bad for being a ‘naughty research student’

Thanks to @DrSarahParker & BAVS Postgrads for this commission! We’re doing a Q&A on next career steps for Victorianists to launch a video workshop on the same theme. Victorianists - heads up. If you’re from another academic association & would like something similar, get in touch!

Calling all BAVS members: check your emails for a video workshop on Beyond the ‘Obvious’: Exploring Careers for Victorianists with Dr. Holly Prescott Holly Prescott, PhD Careers Specialist. Follow-up live Q&A on Tuesday 11 June at 5pm (BST).

*NEW POST* How can you turn your PhD research into: ⭐️ Extra income? ⭐️ Work experience? ⭐️ A ‘portfolio career?’ ⭐️ Impact beyond academia? ⭐️ Even, maybe, a job? In this month’s post I outline a simple framework that can help you work this out: phd-careers.co.uk/2024/06/03/tea…

Great to talk to BAVS Postgrads with @DrSarahParker about translating skills beyond academia, navigating job applications, ‘over-qualification,’ & more. Remember, academia is like 20 jobs all rolled into one so you have LOADS to offer, not just research & teaching!

A milestone this week: my PhD careers blog ‘PostGradual’ hit 50,000 visitors! When I started it in 2021 I had no idea it would lead to podcast interviews, invitations to deliver talks & workshops, & more. Let’s see where it goes next! phd-careers.co.uk/start-here/

Very much enjoyed my recent invitation to join a panel for BISA - British International Studies Association #BISA2024 - some great questions led to discussing how working for NGOs/ UN directly isn’t the only option… many consultancies have these organisations as their clients, a route that is often less mentioned.

*NEW POST* Thus month we look at: ✅ How to identify employers who value PhDs ✅ How to convince employers who aren’t deliberately looking for PhDs ✅ Managing conversations with employers who don’t fully ‘get’ PhDs The PhD Place Alt-Ac Chats #phdlife phd-careers.co.uk/2024/07/29/und…

Can chaos theory and careers theory be related to each other? Yes! Holly Prescott from @Careersbham explains how, and shows that thinking differently about how your future career will emerge can help career opportunities to flourish. #PhDchat uobpgrdevelopment.wordpress.com/2024/08/27/car…

Crafting the Perfect Academic CV: Expert Tips by Holly Prescott 🚀💼 Tip 3: Use clear terminology: Avoid jargon that confuses recruiters. Be explicit about your skills & experience. Read more on The PhD Place blog, #Sponsored by @scispace_ thephdplace.com/5-top-tips-for…

*NEW POST* How can you ‘repackage’ your PhD experience to appeal to employers with different interests and needs? That’s the focus of this month’s post to help you develop the perfect pitch: #phdlife #phdcareers #altac phd-careers.co.uk/2024/10/28/rep…

Postgrad careers adviser Holly Prescott shares her tips on crafting the perfect academic CV Holly Prescott The PhD Place @scispace_ spr.ly/6013Slbql #PhDs #ECRs

Ok folks, I’ve done it! You can now find me on BlueSky… bsky.app/profile/holby8…

*Free post-PhD careers webinar open to all* Got questions about careers and next steps post-PhD? Want some solidarity and to feel less alone in the process? Join us for a free webinar chat on 29th April, 2 time slots available! brainproducts.com/registration-i…