Planning your Career
Whether you've just started you research degree, or are approaching the final stages, it's important to plan your next steps and think about how to gain the experience and skills needed to achieve your goals.

The Careers Service
The Careers Service supports all students, including PGRs, to get to where they want to be when they graduate. We recommend that you engage with the Careers Service throughout your research degree to help develop your plans for the future.
PGR Compass
Access PGR Compass for support developing your career thinking and exploring your future career options as a PGR.
An Insider's Guide to Academia
Are you considering a career in academia, but feel unsure about the realities of the job?
An Insider's Guide to Academia provides an overview of the pathways available to you, along with plenty of hints and tips about things you can do during your research degree to put yourself ahead in the competition for academic roles.
The first module provides a general overview of academic careers, and subsequent modules cover academic CVs; interviews; and finding funding.
To access this resource, please log into Linkedin using your UoB email address.