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Department Psychology Seminars: Prosper (Professional Development) - Presented by Kerry McElroy, Stakeholder development manager for Prosper
Location: TBC - in New Building
Host: Katy Stokes
The session will highlight, via Prosper Portal resources and practical examples, the scope of competencies that early career researchers have which make them suited to a wide range of careers.
The session will also showcase how Prosper can be used to support effective career development conversations between postdocs and their managers – and how the Prosper Portal offers advice on what career development support looks like for those managing early career researchers
This session will be interactive, and offer recommended actions to encourage participants to put into practice the learning outcomes from the session.
During this session, participants will:
- Recognise the breadth of skills and competencies researchers develop, how these are transferable and valued across a wide range of sectors – including beyond academia.
- Explore the concept of ‘squiggly’ careers by considering case studies of early career researchers who have found success in non-traditional pathways.
- Consider how they can develop their own definitions of career success and become aware of Prosper resources which can help them to explore career pathways tailored to their own needs.
- Learn how to hold effective career development conversations – as a postdoc, and as a manager.