Online career development courses
We have developed a number of online career development resources for you to engage with throughout your time as a researcher.
Whatever stage of your career you are at – just starting out or ready to transition to your first post-doc – spending some time on your personal development will enable you to make the most of your career opportunities.
You can use these resources at a time most suitable for you as well as having the option to dip in and out depending on your research and/or life commitments.
Personal development for career success
In this Moodle module, there are four topics covered to enhance your personal development and support career decision-making. Take yourself through the resources at your own pace with complete flexibly of the time you want to invest and at when!
The four topics covered are:
Strengths
Your strengths set you apart from your peers and are the features that will help influence your future career.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
MBTI can be used for a wide variety of purposes including self-understanding and development, career development and exploration, team building, management and leadership training.
Imposter phenomenon
This is a common psychological phenomenon of intense feelings of self-doubt to the extent that people feel like an imposter, either in their personal or professional lives.
Career well-being
Thinking about your career, applying for jobs, and being at work can be exciting and rewarding, but sometimes these activities can also present challenges and might be a source of stress or anxiety.
Thinking Ahead - Exploring Career Options
Are you unsure about life after your PhD?
Complete our flexible online course, Thinking Ahead - Exploring Career Options, to inform and prepare you for your future career. You will have the opportunity to focus on yourself and critically reflect on your career options and decision-making style.
Course modules
- Module 1: Thinking about Yourself
- Module 2: Thinking About Your Options
- Module 3: Making Decisions
At the end of the course, you will develop your own action plan to continue your journey. We recommend that you bring your action plan to careers appointments.