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Really interesting to hear about the influence of PhD supervisors and mentors for your academic careers. Do you have any recommendations for how to identify / approach potential mentors, especially if you don‘t have such a close and aligned relationship and research interest with your PhD supervisor?

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How did you get the position that you are working in now? (e.g. was this work linked to your PhD research, or "normal route" via job interview, ...? )

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Was this stereotype that PhD graduates are "overqualified" an issue for you when looking for a job outside Academia?

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What are your strategies in selecting journals to submit manuscripts?

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How can one establish a research group, I assume this is a function of funding and a permanent/semi-permanent university position?

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Is it possible to keep a foot in Academia whilst also exploring a career beyond? If so, what could this look like?

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You may have sat on grant approval boards, how are final decisions reached?

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3 tips for grant writing in less time

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How did you navigate a career in academia alongside other life commitments (e.g. family, housing, desire to live in a certain place). What kind of trade-offs and compromises did you have to make, was it difficult, and what reflections do you have on them?

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How do I identify suitable funding opportunities?

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What are the common mistakes to avoid in grant writing?

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How can I enhance my academic CV to be more competitive in the job market?

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How did you find the transition from academia to working outside of it. What were the main differences? Did you ever feel like you wanted to return, and did you feel like you could? (e.g. gap of time not publishing, out of the loop with the literature, loss of network etc). Is leaving academia a one way street?

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What were the most valuable skills that you developed during your PhD for a career outside of academia?

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Outside of technical skills, what are employers looking for in terms of 'soft skills' for employees? How does a PhD prepare me for this?

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How to communicate the value of 'project skills' developed during a PhD, to an employer outside of academia?

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What are your thoughts on internships during a PhD?

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What are your thoughts on internships during a PhD?

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How important is your PhD subject for getting a job in conservation? e.g if my current research has nothing to do with it, but if I'd like to make the switch in the future.

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What resources or support does the University of Exeter provide to help PGR students transition into academic careers?