How to access the non-academic job-market – knowledge strategies & success stories! | Philippa Cook

Career fair workshop | How to access the non-academic job-market – knowledge strategies & success stories!

It can be a hard to fit in time for career planning alongside your academic workload but it is definitely worthwhile. The options open to you are varied but after some time in academia, it can be a real challenge to (re-)navigate the job market. The entry routes into jobs are not transparent, you might not know what to expect in the application process, how to communicate your skills and competencies, and about how to build up and tap into a network. Now is your opportunity to take time to reflect on what it is you can do and how and where you’d really like to work, bearing in mind your priorities may have shifted. We will also take a look at the landscape of the job market, talk about strategies for finding opportunities and help you plan some of your next career steps.