1. Science PhD Careers Session Aug 2014

2. Learning Outcomes this session will cover: What the careers service can do for you? Key support resources. Sector Overview - Gavin Gallimore

4. What can the career service do for you? Available across all campuses, up to two years after completing studies. Careers Seminars and Employability bites 1:1 appointments available with a careers advisor. On-line resources www.uws.ac.uk/careerswww.uws.ac.uk/careers Webinars Employer events

5. Job Searching Resources Social Media Keep up to date/trends. Twitter: follow industry leaders Facebook – what does it say about YOU? You tube/Pinterest = portfolio Networking Inspiration Like minded people New info – up to date, tends. Access to opportunities (hidden jobs) Access to training & social events Portfolio/Blogs links directly into your CV and Linked In profile. professional way to showcase your work and knowledge increases your visibility and online presence easy to update and add. Internet: Sector/business news NEWS BANK – library resources Key websites – Targetjobs, The JobCrowd Professional bodies Sites to up load your CV

6. Alternative careers Management consultant Environmental Consultant Accountant Actuary Systems Developer Investment analyst Quantitative analyst in a bank Analytical chemist Chemical development engineer Industrial product designer Clinical research associate Local government administrator Government research officer Civil Service fast streamer Museum education officer Intellectual property University research admin Conference organiser

9. Useful Weblinks http://www.findapostdoc.com/http://www.findapostdoc.com/ UK post doc site http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science worldwide science jobs site http://www.postdocjobs.com/http://www.postdocjobs.com/ US based post doc site http://jobs.newscientist.com/http://jobs.newscientist.com/ science jobs http://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/science/ https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/ government science jobs Graduate Careers www.uws.prospects.ac.ukwww.uws.prospects.ac.uk - UWS careers on-line vacancy system you will need to register to access this site. http://targetjobs.co.uk/http://targetjobs.co.uk/ - Target jobs.

10. Plan of ACTION Research Get CV and applications forms checked Attend events and network. Interview advice Practise with a mock interview

11. Careers Advisers: Lindsay McDonald ( Hamilton and Paisley Campuses): lindsay.mcdonald@uws.ac.uklindsay.mcdonald@uws.ac.uk Nigel Royle (Paisley and Hamilton Campuses): nigel.royle@uws.ac.uknigel.royle@uws.ac.uk @CareersUWS Careers Moodle: INFOCS_01 Careers Service · Job Shop · Placement Online Vacancies & Events Service http://www.uws.prospects.ac.uk/