PhD Voice Notes

In episode 31 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss five common cover letter mistakes. More specifically:The importance speaking to the hiring manager before applyingWriting drafts and seeking feedback from the careers serviceResisting the temptation to use the same cover letter for multiple applicationsA cover letter example is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 30 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss what to do if you’re not getting on with your PhD supervisor. More specifically:Understanding the severity of the difficulties with the PhD supervisorThe benefits of a mediator to improve the supervisory relationshipYour next steps if the supervisory relationship cannot be salvagedAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 29 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss whether you should use LinkedIn during your PhD. More specifically:The positive aspects of LinkedIn (networking, finding opportunities, self-promotion)The cons of LinkedIn (doomscrolling, comparisons, pressure)Considerations for and against using LinkedInAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 28 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss what to do if your PhD supervisor is reluctant about you publishing. More specifically:Why supervisors can be cautious about their PhD supervisees publishingRemembering it is your decision to publish or notConsidering if you need to publish, and if you have the time, energy, and motivation to publish during your PhDAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 27 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss the possibility of publishing during your PhD. More specifically:Understanding the types of papers you could publish, and the journals in which could publish inThe importance of publishing for your career goalsConsidering your collaborative options within and outside of your supervisory teamAn accompanying questionnaire which gets you thinking more about publishing during your PhD is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 26 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how you can increase your chances of completing your PhD on time. More specifically:The importance of study selection in your PhD proposalFinding mentors who can support you through the PhDRemaining disciplined during a typical PhD working dayAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 25 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how it is normal for a PhD proposal to change. More specifically:The normality of multiple changes in your PhD proposal in the first year of the PhDThe importance of communicating proposal changes with your supervisorsThe benefits of keeping a diary of your proposal changesAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode to allow you to self-reflect on your own PhD proposal. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 24 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss roles of interest to those who enjoy teaching but wish to leave academia. More specifically:Research-related roles within a university settingOther research-related opportunities outside of a university settingTop tips on starting to consider your optionsA list of possible roles and a template email to employers is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 23 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss roles of interest to those who enjoy teaching but wish to leave academia. More specifically:Teaching-related roles within a university settingOther teaching-related opportunities outside of a university settingTop tips on starting to consider your optionsA list of possible roles and a template email to employers is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

In episode 22 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss answering questions at an academic conference. More specifically:Anticipating questions before a conferenceThe importance of practising and completing mock scenariosLearning to pause before answering, or being open to not having an answerAn accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link