Research Students
The Careers Service and Research and Innovation Services have formed a unique partnership of staff and resources to enhance the support we offer. Our aim is to present a well designed and comprehensive range of career management tools and personal support to help you with a successful transition from your PhD to the next stage of your career.
You should also make use of other people and resources available to you within the university to assist you with career planning, for example, your supervisor(s) and other academic and research colleagues.
Getting started
The menu on the left will help you plan your next step. You should also download the pdf files as these provide good introductions to career planning and the way the Careers Service can help you.
Specialist support
Two specialist Careers Advisers are dedicated to supporting Postgraduate Research Students. They offer:
Careers Seminars
These are part of a series of events organised by Research and Innovation Services and include workshops to help you develop your skills, write a CV and prepare for interview and start your own business.
Careers Advice at Research and Innovation Services
You can book a 30 minute interview if you need information and advice. Dates for sessions are available on Research and Innovation Services website and can be booked in advance at the office or by calling 0114 2227611
Following an advice session it may be appropriate to book a longer interview with an Adviser.
General support
Careers Service
The Service can be found at 388 Glossop Road, next to the Students' Union and contains a wide range of reference and take-away material. Our Information Staff are experts in finding information. If we have it, they know where it is, if we don't they will try and track it down for you.
Generic Careers Advice
Careers Advisers offer brief 15 minute advice sessions on any careers-related subject. Sessions are offered every day and can be booked up to one week in advance by visiting the Careers Service or by phoning 0114 2220910.
Information Resources for Postgraduates
This section of our website links to careers resources useful to postgraduate research students and also to professional bodies and employer databases.
Email Enquiry Service
If you find it difficult to visit us at the Careers Service, you can use our Email Enquiry Service. Just complete the form and we will aim to reply to you within three working days.
What's On
We offer a wide range of opportunities for you to meet employers and attend talks and workshops on anything from planning your career to writing a CV. Check our "What's On" diary for details.