PhD Voice Notes

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 t...

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 availa...

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://dri...

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/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRx...

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...

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/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBu...