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Application for Postgraduate Study
Applying for a postgraduate course can be a confusing time with so many things to think about. Here are just a few things for you to think about at each stage of the process. We assume in these tips that you have already chosen a research topic. 1. Choosing a university Firstly you might think about the department that you are applying to. Does it have the facilities that you would need to carry out your research project? Remember that it is often hard to judge what a department is like from league tables as they are generally based on undergraduate facilities. To make the best assessment you should visit the departments before you apply. Think about what staff members are working in the department and whether there is anyone who could be your supervisor? Find out what topics each staff member covers by looking at their research profiles, which are normally available on the facult... read more
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Presenting at job interviews
Most postgraduates will have to give a presentation at least once during their course and many of us will have to present many, many more times. However, there is a massive difference between presenting in a purely academic environment and presenting at a job interview, even if the job is not a purely academic one - although being asked to talk about your research probably means that research will be partially involved in this new job. In my experience, while your CV and covering letter might get you in the door, it is a presentation that will set the tone for the rest of the interview process whatever that might entail. Giving a bad presentation might be like making a serious error in the first minute of a driving test and knowing, deep down, that you had already blown it. For this post I am going to focus on presenting in an environment where you cannot assume that all of the au... read more