Faculty Training Programme

FASS622 Postgraduate Employability

Module description

Less than 17% of PhD students will go on to have academic careers. If you don't want a career in academia or are not part of that 17% what do you do once you finish your PhD?

In this session we will explore:

What an employer is really looking for
How to communicate in CVs, application forms and interviews
The possibility of setting up your own business and how the FASS Enterprise Centre can help you
Things you can do now to raise your employability and prepare you for the non-academic world

Timing and Location

Term:	Summer
Date(s):	03/06/2013
Number of sessions:	1 x 1 hour session
Timing and Location:	Monday, 10.00-11.00, Bowland North Seminar Room 2

Additional information

Minimum quota: 6

Maximum quota: 30

FREE to non-FASS students

Downloads

General Handbook

RTP Modules Handbook

Registration Form

Coursework Coversheet

Useful links

Useful Resources

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