Earlier this year, a research report attempting to identify factors leading to graduate success was published by The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. ‘Planning for success: Graduates’ career planning and its effect on graduate outcomes’ surveyed 7,500 graduates across 27 Higher Education Institutions. The research explored the importance of different behaviours, characteristics and factors important in determining … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to answer the emergency call for a doctor on a plane? “I can’t resuscitate him captain, but I can increase his understanding of the application of nanotechnology to enhance hydraulic fracturing in unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs.” Aside from the allure of adding ‘Dr’ to your name, what impact could a PhD have … Continue reading
For many PhD graduates the realisation that, after all, an academic career may not be the right thing, can come as a surprise and raise some fundamental questions: “What career do I want?” “What options have I got?” “How do I convince a potential employer that I have something to offer outside of my area of … Continue reading
This view has taken firm hold and it’s easy to see why. Just call it confirmation bias. You think a Master’s will confer a competitive advantage in the job market? Well, chances are you’ll find the evidence you’re looking for; a quick search on Google generates some pretty compelling and convincing headlines. Throw in some … Continue reading
