In episode 10 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how hiring committees score a candidate’s job interview performance. More specifically:

• Who is on the interview panel.
• The system used to score interview answers.
• The importance of rehearsing commonly asked job interview questions.

A template scoring sheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2

In episode 9 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how hiring committees shortlist candidates for the interview stage. More specifically:

• Who shortlists your job application.
• The scoring system used to shortlist.
• The importance of tailoring an application to the job advertisement.

A template scoring sheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2

In episode 8 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to contact a hiring manager before applying for a job. More specifically:

• Why it is important to contact the hiring manager before formally applying for a position.
• Tips on how to structure your email.
• Questions to ask a hiring manager.

A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

In episode 7 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to transfer your PhD experiences into industry ready skills. More specifically:

• A reminder of the range of options you have beyond academia after your PhD.
• A breakdown of common PhD skills and how they fit to non-academic audiences.
• What non-academic recruiters want from candidates.

An accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

In episode 6 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to query employment opportunities at the end of your PhD. More specifically:

• Why it is worth querying opportunities with an employer even when nothing is currently advertised.
• How to craft a professional email to an employer.
• The importance of speaking to a range of employers and maintaining realistic expectations.

A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

In episode 5 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to query postdoc opportunities academics at the end of your PhD. More specifically:

• Why it is worth speaking to academics about a postdoc, even before anything has been formally advertised.
• How to craft a professional email to an academic.
• The importance of speaking to a range of academics and having realistic expectations.

A template email is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

In episode 4 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss the common roles and responsibilities of a university lecturer. More specifically:

• Research expectations.
• Teaching duties.
• Other lesser-known responsibilities, such as administrative tasks.

A list of job search websites to find lecturing roles is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing

In episode 3 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how to write an academic CV. More specifically:

• How to structure the CV appropriately.
• The nuances of tailoring the CV to the right audience.
• How to best sell yourself to the reader.

An example CV is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=sharing