November News and Updates for PGRs University of Manchester Careers Blog

November News and Updates for PGRs University of Manchester Careers Blog “In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.”   Cynthia Rylant And what better food than food for thought? This month weve got career opportunities with Researchers in Schools and the Civil Service Fast Stream (but thats not all, dont forget to investigate CareersLink if you are interested in what might be on offer outside academia). You can also find out why a new online resource dealing with financial news is good for you (yes, you, too, over in the back on the left studying Victorian drama and you over on the right studying composite materials for aerospace applications). And moreread on! Researchers in Schools â€" a teacher training programme for people with PhDs Researchers in Schools will be holding an information webinar in December.   Find out more about signing up by checking @ManPGCareers during the week of November 28th Researchers in Schools offers PhDs a unique, fully salaried route into teaching tailored to their abilities, knowledge and experience. Through a bespoke programme blending classroom teaching and research opportunities, you’ll develop the skills to become a highly-effective classroom teacher, helping support pupils, regardless of background, to excel and progress to higher education. Pursue a three-year training and professional development programme placing you directly into a school to develop your teaching practice on the job. Gain Qualified Teacher Status through a structured programme of observation and classroom teaching. Undertake our Research Leader in Education Award, a professional qualification recognising excellence in research practice within schools. Access bespoke training, supporting you to develop strong leadership skills and work towards the programme’s mission. Receive one day per week off-timetable to pursue the programme’s wider aims: Deliver subject- and education-focused research and high-impact interventions in schools to boost attainment and promote university access. Benefits include: A highly competitive salary and benefits package with salary uplift for maths and physics teachers Dedicated time off-timetable to pursue the Researchers in Schools aims and maintain a research profile Minimum 11 weeks’ paid holiday For more information and to apply, visit www.researchersinschools.org Next application deadline 8th January 2017 Last chance to apply for the Civil Service Fast Stream â€" applications are closing on the 30th of November https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-fast-stream You can find useful background information to help you apply on the Careers Service website, too.  Read this even if you think you don’t need to! (Commercial awareness made easy) Commercial awareness is essential to every job, whether you are an academic, a teacher, working for a charity   and working for the Civil Service.  (It’s also useful for being an engaged citizen).   Keeping up to date with financial and related news can feel overwhelming, especially for those who have little to no interest in business news. Until now. Finimize is a financial news service with a twist â€" it aims to help readers learn from the news. Items are presented under 3 headings: What’s going on here? What does this mean? Why should I care? In their own words: “Finimize is financial news for everyday people. We strive to demystify finance by making financial news easy to understand, succinct and relevant to our readers. By enhancing their financial literacy, we give our readers the ability to make more informed decisions when it comes to their own money.” Sign up is free. Do you know Which Career? It’s surprising the number of PhDs that I meet who’ve never visited the Careers Service website (or know that we have one!).   Which is a shame, because there is a lot of useful stuff on it. This month I want to highlight our Which Career? section.       For those who are unsure, open minded or absolutely mystified as to possible careers post-PhD, these pages give you the opportunity to explore different career areas from the comfort of your own desk/bed/bean bag chair/wherever. What does a management consultant actually do?   (My top question from PhD students). Can I use my language skills in a career outside of academia? What about careers in libraries and archives? Where can I put my social stats skills to work? …and much much more. All Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate Options postgraduate