June 24th, 09:30 - 12:30, Online

Facilitator: Dr Joanna Young, Electv Training

There are a number of options outside of academia that are open to researchers, and although not everyone chooses to climb the academic ladder many researchers are unaware of the variety of other options that are available.

During their career, researchers develop a number of skills that they can utilise in a variety of other positions, whether these are related to their research or not. A key component to finding a job outside academia is highlighting your broader skillset, considering your interests, networking and explaining your academic experience in a way that appeals to employers.

This workshop aims to highlight a number of careers and to explore what particular options might be compatible with individuals. We will include overviews of a variety of different job types, case studies of researchers who have moved into different careers and provide resources to help participants explore their options. In addition, participants will be invited to complete an individual ElementsTM skills analysis to help them with future job applications and interviews.

After this workshop participants will have:

• An overview of research careers and what is expected of early career researchers;
• An understanding of the next steps that they need to take to enhance their career prospects;
• An understanding of the skills they have and those that they would like to develop further.