Future directions: careers beyond academia
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 09 March 2023
14:00 - 15:30 - Location
- Hybrid: Online and Room 4E13a, E Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Dr Helen Frisby skillsdevelopment@uwe.ac.uk
- Audience
- Postgraduate researchers
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Doctoral graduates are hugely employable outside of academia, but don't always recognise this or know how to translate their expertise and skills to different types of employer.
This session for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) will guide you through a simple but effective framework for:
- Exploring professional values and interests
- Understanding the options open to you
- Self-auditing skills, strengths and knowledge
- Making a SMART personal career plan
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Room 4E13a, E Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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