PhD Voice Notes

Dr Chris Thompson
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A series of short audio clips to get you thinking about how to maximise your PhD experience and increase your future employability. Download free resources using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

Episodes

  1. Episode 10 - How do hiring panels score job interviews?

    MAR 25

    Episode 10 - How do hiring panels score job interviews?

    In episode 10 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how hiring panels score a candidate’s job interview performance. More specifically: Who is on the interview panel.The system used to score interview answers.The importance of rehearsing commonly asked job interview questions.A template scoring sheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2

    5 min
  2. Episode 9 - How do hiring panels shortlist canididates for interviews?

    MAR 25

    Episode 9 - How do hiring panels shortlist canididates for interviews?

    In episode 9 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how hiring panels shortlist candidates for the interview stage. More specifically: Who shortlists your job application.The scoring system used to shortlist.The importance of tailoring an application to the job advertisement.A template scoring sheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2

    7 min
  3. Episode 8 - How to contact a hiring manager before applying for a job

    MAR 7

    Episode 8 - How to contact a hiring manager before applying for a job

    In episode 8 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to contact a hiring manager before applying for a job. More specifically: Why it is important to contact the hiring manager before formally applying for a position.Tips on how to structure your email.Questions to ask a hiring manager.A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    7 min
  4. Episode 7 - Transferring your PhD skills to non-academic settings

    MAR 7

    Episode 7 - Transferring your PhD skills to non-academic settings

    In episode 7 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to transfer your PhD experiences into industry ready skills. More specifically: A reminder of the range of options you have beyond academia after your PhD.A breakdown of common PhD skills and how they fit to non-academic audiences.What non-academic recruiters want from candidates.An accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    7 min
  5. Episode 6 - Querying job opportunities with employers at the end of your PhD

    MAR 7

    Episode 6 - Querying job opportunities with employers at the end of your PhD

    In episode 6 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to query employment opportunities at the end of your PhD. More specifically: Why it is worth querying opportunities with an employer even when nothing is currently advertised.How to craft a professional email to an employer.The importance of speaking to a range of employers and maintaining realistic expectations.A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    8 min
  6. Episode 5 - Querying postdoc opportunities with academics at the end of your PhD

    MAR 7

    Episode 5 - Querying postdoc opportunities with academics at the end of your PhD

    In episode 5 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to query postdoc opportunities academics at the end of your PhD. More specifically: Why it is worth speaking to academics about a postdoc, even before anything has been formally advertised.How to craft a professional email to an academic.The importance of speaking to a range of academics and having realistic expectations.A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    5 min
  7. Episode 4 - What does a lecturer do?

    MAR 7

    Episode 4 - What does a lecturer do?

    In episode 4 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss the common roles and responsibilities of a university lecturer. More specifically: Research expectations.Teaching duties.Other lesser-known responsibilities, such as administrative tasks.A list of job search websites to find lecturing roles is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    8 min
  8. Episode 3 - Writing an academic CV

    MAR 7

    Episode 3 - Writing an academic CV

    In episode 3 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to write an academic CV. More specifically: How to structure the CV appropriately.The nuances of tailoring the CV to the right audience.How to best sell yourself to the reader.An example CV is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    13 min
  9. Episode 2 - How to answer "Tell us about yourself" at a job interview

    MAR 7

    Episode 2 - How to answer "Tell us about yourself" at a job interview

    In episode 2 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to answer “Tell us about yourself” at a job interview. More specifically: Explaining your “lightbulb moment” to the panel.Outlining your relevant experiences and achievements.Demonstrating how your background has led you to applying for the job.A template answer is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    4 min
  10. Episode 1 - Teaching during your PhD

    MAR 7

    Episode 1 - Teaching during your PhD

    In episode 1 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss teaching during your PhD. More specifically: The different teaching options available to you.The value of mixing up your teaching options.How to find these teaching options.An accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

    7 min
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A series of short audio clips to get you thinking about how to maximise your PhD experience and increase your future employability. Download free resources using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

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    Dr Chris Thompson
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