Sharing Best Practice of Working with PhD’s in the Sciences Mary McNulty Career Services University College Cork

And then some!

A break is as good as a rest?!!! ….

Sandwiched within modules is helpful… ModuleTitleDurationCredits PG 6001STEPS ( Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies)4 days5 PG 6004Getting Started with Graduate Research and Generic Skills3 days5 PG 7002Professional Training of Research Postgraduates in the Humanities3 days5 PG 7022PhD Internship5 AFGDPAgri-food Graduate Development Programme Career Management Skills for the Food Industry 3 days5 Orientation/Induction days for PhDs1 day Supervisor training workshops for PIs2 days

TimeActivity 9.00Presentation Skills 9.30Creative Decision Making 10.10Coffee 10.30“Consultancy” Case Study 1.00Lunch 2.00Written Applications and CV’s 3.00Coffee 3.30Interview Preparation 4.30Creative job hunting on and off line. 6.00Review and close TimeActivity 9.00“Controversy” Case Study 1.00Lunch 2.00Practice Interviews 3.30Interview Panel Q&A Session 4.00Close TimeActivity 9.30Opening Address Professor Alan Kelly 9.45Objective setting 10.00Career Planning (part 1) 11.00Coffee 11.30Career Planning – where do I want to be? 12.15Clarifying your contribution 1.00Lunch 2.00Team Development Exercises (Wear track suits and runners) 5.30 – 6.00Review and close DAY 1: 11 th DecemberDAY 2: 12 th DecemberDAY 3: 13 th December

Day 1

Consultancy Case Study

Controversy Case Study & Practice Interviews

Controversy Case Study Participants act as interest groups taking a stance on a controversial scientific issue (stem cells) which is receiving media attention. Format: 5 groups  Scientists and organisations who believe in using only adult stem cell material for research  Scientist and organisations who believe that both adult and embryonic stem cell material should be used  An alliance of religious groups who would allow limited research using adult stem-cell material or cord blood only  Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies  Patient forums and interest groups Format: 5 groups  Scientists and organisations who believe in using only adult stem cell material for research  Scientist and organisations who believe that both adult and embryonic stem cell material should be used  An alliance of religious groups who would allow limited research using adult stem-cell material or cord blood only  Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies  Patient forums and interest groups Each interest group prepares and then presents its case to the Citizens’ Jury. Legal, media and citizens’ jury advisors are available Each interest group prepares and then presents its case to the Citizens’ Jury. Legal, media and citizens’ jury advisors are available

We’re BERRY used to working with Researchers… 1.Career Management Skills for Research Staff Participant Group : Research Staff Date: Thurs, 5 th Dec 2013 Repeat Date: Wed 9 th April 2014 Duration: Full Day (9:30am-4:30pm) In addition, interested applicants having completed the 1 day course have the opportunity to avail of a CV review or a practice interview. 1.Career Management Skills for Research Staff Participant Group : Research Staff Date: Thurs, 5 th Dec 2013 Repeat Date: Wed 9 th April 2014 Duration: Full Day (9:30am-4:30pm) In addition, interested applicants having completed the 1 day course have the opportunity to avail of a CV review or a practice interview. 2. Creative Job Hunting and Online and Offline Networking for Researchers Participant Group : Research Staff Date: Thurs, 28 th Nov 2013 Repeat Date: Wed 14 th April 2014 Duration: 2:00pm – 5:00pm 2. Creative Job Hunting and Online and Offline Networking for Researchers Participant Group : Research Staff Date: Thurs, 28 th Nov 2013 Repeat Date: Wed 14 th April 2014 Duration: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Employer led workshops…

Money for Jam

Are we just ‘nuts’ ?

Advantages of working with this cohort!

Challenges of working with this cohort!