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.