https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4 en-us 2023-06-30 09:32:33 UTC 2025-10-19 12:24:26 UTC hello@padlet.com enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862451 What were the most valuable skills that you developed during your PhD for a career outside of academia?]]> 2023-06-30 09:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862451 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862700 How to communicate the value of 'project skills' developed during a PhD, to an employer outside of academia?]]> 2023-06-30 09:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862700 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862777 2023-06-30 09:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862777 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862936 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, ...? )]]> 2023-06-30 09:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635862936 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863173 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.]]> 2023-06-30 09:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863173 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863276 Outside of technical skills, what are employers looking for in terms of 'soft skills' for employees? How does a PhD prepare me for this?]]> 2023-06-30 09:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863276 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863468 Was this stereotype that PhD graduates are "overqualified" an issue for you when looking for a job outside Academia?]]> 2023-06-30 09:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2635863468 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642528753 How can I enhance my academic CV to be more competitive in the job market?]]> 2023-07-11 07:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642528753 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642529066 What resources or support does the University of Exeter provide to help PGR students transition into academic careers?]]> 2023-07-11 07:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642529066 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642530874 What are the common mistakes to avoid in grant writing?]]> 2023-07-11 07:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642530874 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642531496 How do I identify suitable funding opportunities?]]> 2023-07-11 07:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642531496 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642754199 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?]]> 2023-07-11 13:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642754199 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642755507 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? ]]> 2023-07-11 13:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2642755507 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643413199 3 tips for grant writing in less time]]> 2023-07-12 07:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643413199 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643413994 You may have sat on grant approval boards, how are final decisions reached? ]]> 2023-07-12 07:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643413994 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643414506 Is it possible to keep a foot in Academia whilst also exploring a career beyond? If so, what could this look like?]]> 2023-07-12 07:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643414506 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643415229 How can one establish a research group, I assume this is a function of funding and a permanent/semi-permanent university position? ]]> 2023-07-12 07:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643415229 https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643495530 What are your strategies in selecting journals to submit manuscripts?]]> 2023-07-12 10:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2643495530 enniabosshard https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2647837579 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?]]> 2023-07-19 10:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/enniabosshard/26xxiaq0mjg25bk4/wish/2647837579