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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.

  • Your Career: What next?

    Practice No. 1301

    Last modified: 04/12/2012 16:15:29

    Institution: University of Cambridge

    A series of workshops designed to support postdoctoral researchers in planning their career.

  • Evaluation of the Heriot-Watt Research Student Induction Workshop Programme

    Practice No. 1278

    Last modified: 27/07/2011 15:38:31

    Institution: Heriot-Watt Univsersity

    The research Student Induction workshop {programme is a set of 7 workshops specifically designed to help new research students to get off to a good start with their research projects.  It includes a welcome event and specific workshops on various aspects of research student research activity.

    This evaluation used a mixed methods approach to determine the initial student reaction to the programme as well as investigating how useful the participants found the workshops in their subsequent research.

     

  • Researchers into Management

    Practice No. 824

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 14:36:36

    Institution: University of Manchester

    A programme accredited by the Institue of Leadership and Management (ILM), covering both theory and practice of management and leadership. It is designed for Research Staff who are interested in developing these key skill areas, both to support their current roles and their career development – whether in academia, industry, business or other contexts. Format: induction and taster (60-120 mins), seven one-day workshops over four months, a two-day residential intensive with a computer business game simulation, directed reading and discussion via an online forum, two written assessments.

  • 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.

  • Preparing for Interview

    Practice No. 671

    Last modified: 24/03/2011 11:44:22

    Institution: University of Durham

    This session looks at the format and content of both academic and non-academic interviews. Participants will get a better understanding of the questions asked, how to approach these and important factors such as body language and personal presentation.

  • 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
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