We offer tailored careers support to all our current doctoral, post-doctoral and early career researchers, and for up to 3 years after you complete your research at Brunel.

We would encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online advice, one to one consultations and a range of events and workshops.

Careers advice online

One to one consultations

Our specialist careers consultant for researchers can guide you in a range of areas including:

Reflecting on your own experience, skills, interests and values
Planning how to actively boost your professional development throughout your research period
Exploring your career options, including careers in and outside academia
Developing effective job search strategies, including the use of networking and speculative approaches
Tailoring your CV, cover letters and application statements to different roles
Preparing for interviews and assessment tasks

Please contact Dr Louise Bamford to find out more about the careers provision for researchers or to book a confidential one to one appointment with her - you can have face to face, Skype or phone appointments, whichever you prefer.

Exclusive careers workshops and events for researchers

Louise also runs workshops and events exclusively for researchers as part of the Graduate School researcher development and training programme.

Careers events

In addition a varied programme of careers events is run during the academic year by the Professional Development Centre including 'Uncovered' Industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

See the “what’s on” section for upcoming careers events, and follow us on social media for the latest updates.

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