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Bag of tricks:
How and why not to do a minimum PhD
Angela Moles October 2017
Think of 2-3 ‘extra’ things you have got on your cv
during your studies
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
What type of job would you like to get when you graduate?
What skills/experience do you think your employers would like to see on your cv?
How could you get these?
Everyone
Data analysis/technical skills
ConnectionsConferences/Events
Collaborations
People you meet while doing things
SNOWBALL EFFECT
Make the most of all the opportunities
Prizes and grants Start small, build on successes
Science communicationMedia (your science)
Scientists in schools/outreach events
Academic
Publications
Teaching experience
Publish your own work!
Collaborations
Develop a superpower? Be nice!
Government/industry
Publications
Practical/policy experience
Get involved! Join organisationsGet on boards, committees etcand MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
Volunteering or part time work
Publish your own work!
CollaborationsDevelop a superpower? Be nice!
Be STRATEGIC
You only have a certain amount of time – use it wisely
- Get the skills your employers will want and find out what YOU like best
- better to do 2“extras” for 2 years each than 1 “extra” for 4 years
- don’t treat your PhD as a part time job.
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