Career Development

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Career Development

Career development is an ongoing process that is essential for your personal growth, wellbeing, and job satisfaction. You can benefit from taking a proactive approach to your career development, seeking out available resources and opportunities.

Below you can explore our resources, services, and tools to help you progress your career.

Live Courses

Go to the A-Z Course List to find further information including how to book.

  • Interviewing for your first job after the PhD
  • My PhD: where am I now and where am I going next?
  • Networking in a Professional Context
Online Resources

For online resources, please go to the Online Resources Access page (University of Aberdeen students only)

Managing Research Projects

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for managing research projects.

Format: Video Presentation


Working in Interdisciplinary Teams

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for working in interdisciplinary teams.

Format: Video Presentation


Working with External Stakeholders

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for working with external stakeholders.

Format: Video Presentation


Writing Research Proposals

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for writing research proposals.

Format: Video Presentation


A Guide to Networking

Techniques that you can apply to develop your networking skills throughout your career.

Format: Written Guide