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DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IDEAS
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application schedules will vary, so research the differences
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MORE INFORMATION
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Rebecca Morgan
DPhil student, Earth Sciences
“During my undergraduate
research project, I really
enjoyed digging deeper into
some of the outstanding
questions presented in lectures. Studying for a
PhD provides a unique environment to work on
a specific research problem while developing
skills for a career in academia or elsewhere.
While applying, I recommend reading around
the project and getting to know your potential
supervisors.”
WORKING IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
You may decide to work outside your home country as part of a career with international
postings, as time out after your studies, or as a planned long-term emigration.
Opportunities are numerous and many Oxford graduates eventually work internationally.
Consider your motivations carefully, and research your options thoroughly to understand
what opportunities are available. You will need to be aware of requirements in terms of
working in the UK are outlined on page 29.
JOBS WITH INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Multinational companies, multilateral organisations,
international development agencies and diplomatic services
may all offer secondments or transfers to their international
Talk to organisations of interest to assess your chances of
have wanderlust, there are a number of organisations that
have graduate programmes that are explicitly intended to
found in many different sectors, and include WPP (marketing),
opportunity to experience international environments, apply to
TIME OUT AFTER YOUR STUDIES
You might be thinking of taking some time out to travel
after graduating – which can often be funded by working
website Anywork Anywhere for many examples and further
resources: www.anyworkanywhere.com
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