A session which will expand upon career perspectives and explore concepts such as Ikigai and life design. Discover how to develop your self-awareness and reflect on your end goals to help you to find direction. Discover how to maintain momentum while applying for opportunities. Get to know who you are and your many facets so that you can feel confident and conscious about taking your next steps in life.

As a PhD student you will have a highly-developed set of skills and knowledge associated with your area of research and work experience.

But it’s your unique combination of Strengths that will be of particular value to you in both your research and your career. Understanding and cultivating your Strengths- the things that you are both good at and find energising- will enable you to flourish and succeed.

Get your CV ready for the careers fair and meeting potential employers, get prepared for job openings and tips for the application process.

Our CV or application is often our first contact between us and the role that we want; so getting it right and suited for the role we are applying for is crucial. This session will help you identify what you have done in your PhD which suits most employers needs.

Guest Speaker: Rachel Cristy (KCL)

Title: 'Nietzsche and William James on Scientism and Fanaticism'