A series of short audio clips to get you thinking about how to maximise your PhD experience and increase your future employability.
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In episode 31 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss five common cover letter mistakes. More specifically:
The importance speaking to the hiring manager before applying
Writing drafts and seeking feedback from the careers service
Resisting the temptation to use the same cover letter for multiple applications
A cover letter example 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=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link)
8 May 2026
Episode 30 - I'm not getting on with my PhD supervisor
In episode 30 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss what to do if you’re not getting on with your PhD supervisor. More specifically:
Understanding the severity of the difficulties with the PhD supervisor
The benefits of a mediator to improve the supervisory relationship
Your next steps if the supervisory relationship cannot be salvaged
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=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link)
8 May 2026
Episode 29 - Should you use LinkedIn?
In episode 29 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss whether you should use LinkedIn during your PhD. More specifically:
The positive aspects of LinkedIn (networking, finding opportunities, self-promotion)
The cons of LinkedIn (doomscrolling, comparisons, pressure)
Considerations for and against using LinkedIn
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=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link)
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