Category > Jobseeking

Moving to a New City and Finding a Job: What to Know

Frankie Wallace - October 24, 2018

For anyone, finding a new job can be daunting. But if you’re moving… 

UK academic considering a move to Australia?

jobs.ac.uk careers - May 31, 2018

  Have you thought about moving from the UK to work in the… 

Is working in the Higher Education sector right for you?

jobs.ac.uk careers - March 22, 2018

  If you’re looking for a new job or want a career change… 

Getting over post-interview blues

Andrew Clappison - March 2, 2018

I recently applied for a short-term academic post. Ironic, given some of my… 

The pros and cons of doing a PhD in Brazil

Luana Chiquetto - September 14, 2017

I finished my PhD in 2016. It was the longest 4 years of… 

New podcasts on the blog – accounts of post-PhD transitions

Anna Gruszczynska - October 26, 2016

When I listen to stories of post-PhD transitions, whether in the context of… 

On being “overqualified” on the job market

Anna Gruszczynska - August 8, 2016

Recently I’ve been reflecting on the topic of PhDs being “overqualified” after the… 

Informational interviews in the post-PhD job search

Anna Gruszczynska - June 19, 2016

As an IT project manager I spend a lot of time in “as-is”… 

Career resources for the post-PhD job hunt

Anna Gruszczynska - May 30, 2016

Following from Ellie’s very helpful post on resources for academic job-seekers, here’s a… 

Falling at the Last Hurdle (Dealing with Post-Interview Rejection)

Ellie Mackin - May 8, 2016

I recently had an interview for a job I really wanted, but didn’t…