Holly Prescott
@holby83
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PhD & postdoc careers devotee #withaphd & FHEA. Trainer in post-PhD careers beyond academia. PhD careers blogger. P/T writer for @RNIB Living with #AZOOR đ
Birmingham, England
Joined April 2009
*NEW PhD CAREERS BLOG POST* What to do when you don't meet some of the job 'requirements?'. I've devised an approach inspired by baking (humour me. ) to see how you can substitute out âingredientsâ (requirements) for others that do a similar job.
phd-careers.co.uk
âHow many of the criteria do I need to meet to be considered for a job?â Itâs a question that never goes away. Itâs a particular bugbear for researchers looking to move into sectors beyond academia,...
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*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!.
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Registration is now open for our next Brain Products Academy webinar: Life beyond your PhD: Navigating your next career steps. Are you coming to the end of your PhD or navigating the job market as an...
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RT @WeAreTandF: Postgrad careers adviser Holly Prescott shares her tips on crafting the perfect academic CV. @holby83 @ThePhDPlace @scispacâŚ.
thephdplace.com
Need ideas for writing your Academic CV? Holly Prescott, a Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers, shares her top 5 tips in this article.
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*NEW POST* How can you ârepackageâ your PhD experience to appeal to employers with different interests and needs? Thatâs the focus of this monthâs post to help you develop the perfect pitch: #phdlife #phdcareers #altac .
phd-careers.co.uk
I remember the day when weekends away with friends would begin by comparing the new outfits weâd each bought for the holiday. Now weâre into our 40s, it seems that comparing new threads has been...
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RT @ThePhDPlace: Crafting the Perfect Academic CV: Expert Tips by @holby83 đđź . Tip 3: Use clear terminology: Avoid jargon that confuses reâŚ.
thephdplace.com
Need ideas for writing your Academic CV? Holly Prescott, a Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers, shares her top 5 tips in this article.
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RT @UoBGradSchool: Can chaos theory and careers theory be related to each other? Yes! @holby83 from @Careersbham explains how, and shows thâŚ.
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Holly Prescott, the UoB PGR Careers Advisor and author of the Post-Gradual blog on PhD careers, explains how the relationship between chaos theory and careers theory can help you think about your câŚ
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*NEW POST* Thus month we look at:. â
How to identify employers who value PhDs. â
How to convince employers who arenât deliberately looking for PhDs. â
Managing conversations with employers who donât fully âgetâ PhDs. @ThePhDPlace @AltAcChats #phdlife .
phd-careers.co.uk
How to identify 'PhD-friendly' employers, and manage conversations with those less likely to understand the value of a PhD.
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Very much enjoyed my recent invitation to join a panel for @MYBISA #BISA2024 - some great questions led to discussing how working for NGOs/ UN directly isnât the only option⌠many consultancies have these organisations as their clients, a route that is often less mentioned.
@Akborum @JulietDryden Holly comments on the changing job landscape and the importance of career management skills. Holly identifies a few key areas:. 1. Understanding what employers want.2. Extrapolating from your research .3. Reflecting on your experiences .đŻ. #IRCareers #ECRs #BISA2024.
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A milestone this week: my PhD careers blog âPostGradualâ 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. Letâs see where it goes next! .
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Great to talk to @BAVS_PGs with @DrSarahParker about translating skills beyond academia, navigating job applications, âover-qualification,â & more. Remember, academia is like 20 jobs all rolled into one so you have LOADS to offer, not just research & teaching!.
Thanks to @BAVS_PGs and @holby83 for a relaxed and informative discussion about career paths for Victorianists. Lots of practical advice re next steps and job applications đ #phdlife #PGR #CareerSuccess.
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*NEW POST* How can you turn your PhD research into:. âď¸ Extra income?.âď¸ Work experience?.âď¸ A âportfolio career?â.âď¸ Impact beyond academia?.âď¸ Even, maybe, a job?. In this monthâs post I outline a simple framework that can help you work this out:.
phd-careers.co.uk
Portfolio Career (n.): âworking style where you combine multiple streams of incomeâoften creating a mix of full or part-time employment, freelancing or working as a consultant.ââ Caroline Castrillon...
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Thanks to @DrSarahParker & @BAVS_PGs for this commission! Weâre doing a Q&A on next career steps for Victorianists to launch a video workshop on the same theme. Victorianists - heads up. If youâre from another academic association & would like something similar, get in touch!.
Beyond the âObviousâ: Exploring Careers for Victorianists, with Dr Holly Prescott, PhD Careers Specialist (launching 31 May 2024)
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NEW PODCAST CHAT! Great to talk to Nigel from @CareersUWS about post-PhD careers. Listen for:. â
Things to think about if youâre considering staying in academia. â
How PhD skills are valuable beyond academia. â
Why you shouldnât feel bad for being a ânaughty research studentâ.
Our latest episode of the Careers CafĂŠ Podcast is now available. In this episode we are discussing Post-PhD Careers with thanks to our guest @holby83 .Listen on Spotify: or YouTube:
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*NEW POST* How do you get the most from LinkedIn as a PhD/ postdoc? I spoke to @EliTheScientist for tips on:. â
Making yourself visible . â
Using LinkedIn to make a 'soft exit' into industry. â
Getting started if youâre anxious. â
Dealing with haters.
phd-careers.co.uk
Top tips for enhancing your profile and visibility on LinkedIn as a researcher, especially if you're interested in moving beyond academia.
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Online careers event for Law PGRs! By @IALS_law . Whether youâre interested in academic careers, legal practice, or something totally different, this event will show some of the options available. Tuesday 12th March 2-5pm. @bhamlaw @BLSPGR @CAL_Postgrads .
ials.sas.ac.uk
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*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 âhacksâ can be repurposed for job hunting. There must be LOADS moreâŚcomment yours below! @ThePhDPlace @mgsesrcdtp.
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Hello @unibirmingham PGRs!. Want experience of applying your research skills beyond academia, and to get a taste of what âconsultancyâ is like?. Join us for PGR Virtual Consultancy Challenge! Itâs all online, so you donât have to Brum-based to take part:.
đ¨PGRs!đ¨. đ§Want to gain valuable consultancy experience?.đ§Expand your entrepreneurial mindset?.đ§Further develop key employability skills?. @benterprising's Consultancy Challenge is back for 2024 in partnership with @HSBC_UK. đď¸Register Now! đď¸
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Sorry, every other English town or city. If you think you have the best street name in your ends, Iâm afraid Loughborough has just beaten you #streetname #loughborough #inglepingle @lborouniversity
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