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  • A series of Bite-size Self-Leadership Workshops

    Practice No. 1303

    Last modified: 10/12/2012 12:25:12

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A range of two hour bite-sized workshops aimed at research staff and students. Titles include Being Assertive: getting yourself heard, Being Strategic: getting others interested in your research, Getting the Most out of Conferences and Making Contact and Making your Contacts work for you.

  • Emerging Leaders Development Programme

    Practice No. 1302

    Last modified: 10/12/2012 11:55:23

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A bespoke, pilot programme designed exclusively for postdocs/research staff in the Department of Engineering and sponsored by the Head of Department and the Director of Research. Participants were selected through an application process and needed to gain the support of their academic supervisor/PI.

     

     

  • Peer Mentoring (1-1) for 1st Year Postgraduate Research Students

    Practice No. 1255

    Last modified: 07/06/2011 17:15:11

    Institution: Queen's University Belfast

    A one to one peer mentoring pilot scheme for new postgraduate research students who are mentored by late cycle 2nd or early 3rd year students

  • Understanding yourself and your preferences in life through MBTI

    Practice No. 670

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 12:00:10

    Institution: University of Durham

    This interactive workshop will allow researchers to gain a better understanding of themselves and others, allowing them to reflect upon what is important to them in their life and help with career decision making. Benefits include improved skills in managing change, working effectively in teams, resolving conflict, career decision making and even improved communication within personal relationships. Researchers will be required to complete an on-line questionnaire before attending the session.

  • Securing a position outside Academia

    Practice No. 569

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 11:57:08

    Institution: University of Durham

    This session takes participants through the whole process of identifying opportunities outside the academic world and then step by step through the recruitment process. This includes how to produce a top quality non- academic CV and complete applications forms well, by translating their experience, education and achievements from the academic world to the language of industry, business and commerce. They finish by looking at how to prepare for and excel at interview.

  • Podcasts

    Practice No. 894

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 11:41:32

    Institution: University of Durham

    This series of podcasts were recorded with 4 university administrative staff all of whon have completed a PhD and some also postdoctoral research in academia before moving into a non-academic role in higher education.

  • Careers Adviser Research Staff/Postgraduate Research Students

    Practice No. 223

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 11:30:41

    Institution: University of Nottingham

    Research staff and students have access to specialist careers guidance, information and training services provided by the Centre for Career Development in collaboration with the Graduate School and Professional Development.

  • Mock Assessment Centre

    Practice No. 669

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 10:31:35

    Institution: University of Durham

    A 3 hour ‘simulated’ workshop based on participants taking part in two commonly used assessment centre exercises, used by non-academic employers as part of their graduate selection. There will be a group activity and an individual presentation with Careers Advisers observing and providing individual assessment and feedback

  • Marketing Yourself To Employers Via Application Form

    Practice No. 675

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 10:20:16

    Institution: University of Durham

    This session will look at the types of questions asked on application forms, why employers want this information, how can you translate your academic experience into desirable skills and how you can stand out from the other applicants

  • Executive / Professional Level Aptitude Tests

    Practice No. 672

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 10:18:36

    Institution: University of Durham

    There will an opportunity to take verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning tests on-line and then to discuss the role of psychometric tests in recruitment by employers, as well as your individual results, with a qualified member of the Careers Advisory Service. This is excellent preparation for the "real thing" when you are asked to take these by an employer.
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