Research Skills: Career Management

An excellent researcher at doctoral or PhD level:

• Takes ownership for and manages own career progression, sets realistic and achievable career goals, identifies and develops ways to improve employability.

Looking ahead, a doctoral student can aim to become an excellent early-career researcher who:

• Forms credible career plans
• Critically reflects on experiences and pursues a cycle of self-improvement
• Seeks advice, guidance or coaching from appropriate professionals
• Initiates and sustains networks and relationships that may encourage opportunities for employment.

• Presents own skills, personal attributes and experiences through effective CVs, applications and interviews.
• Begins to establish a career network.

Note: These skills are identified in the UK Researcher Development Framework – where they appear as B3.1 Self-management: Career Management