Find information on vacancies through MyCareerHub or arrange an appointment with a Careers Consultant to discuss your options. The Careers Service offers guidance and job-seeking resources for postgraduates in any year of study. They can help with advice and information on permanent and temporary employment, on further study, professional training, work overseas and voluntary work. They also offer guidance on CVs, applications, interviews and LinkedIn profiles. Careers Service Careers induction for students in Biological Sciences In Welcome Week you will be introduced to the Careers Service and your Careers Consultant Kyla Atkinson.SBS Careers Events in 2024/25There will be various events held over the academic year with dates and times to be confirmed. More information will be added here in due course. For more information, visit MyCareerHub.Webinars and Sessions run by the Careers ServiceDetails of the below sessions will be released in due course. Recordings can be found on MediaHopper.Career PlanningThis session will support you to make and implement well-informed career ideas. You will be introduced to resources and support that will help you to identify your motivators and skills, explore the options available, decide between options and progress your applications.Graduate Job MarketGraduate employers advertise job vacancies for the following summer, from the start of each academic year. It therefore helps to consider how you would like to approach your job search at an early stage.This session will provide an introduction to the graduate job market and will discuss where to look for vacancies, how to identify other potential future employers, developing a job search strategy, and making your applications count.Applying for PhD'sThis online session will provide insights and information for students who are considering undertaking a PhD.This session will focus on exploring a number of related topics, including; your reasons for considering a PhD, when and how to apply, possible sources of funding and sources of further information and advice.MyCareerHubFind information on vacancies through MyCareerHub, come along to our Information drop-in (face-to-face and online available) or book an appointment with a Careers Consultant:MyCareerHubCareers ServiceKyla Atkinson is your Careers Consultant for the School of Biological Sciences and is based in the Nucleus Building at the King's Buildings Campus. Kyla offers both online and face to face short 1-1 appointments weekly throughout the Semester just for Biological Sciences students. Look out for more information in your weekly newsletter. All appointments are booked through MyCareerHub.Head to MyCareerHubClick on the "Appointments" tab at the topScroll down to the "Talk to us" section and choose the first option "A discussion with the Careers Consultant for my academic school"You can then choose the date and time you'd like to chat to Kyla.MyCareerHub: Booking an AppointmentCareers service support for PGT students can be found on the Taught Postgraduates page. Kyla Atkinson Link Careers Consultant for the School of Biological Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Kyla joined the Careers Service in 2018, after graduating with a PG Diploma in Career Guidance and Development from Edinburgh Napier University. Kyla has Masters Degrees from the University of Edinburgh in Inclusive and Special Education, as well as in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her BSc is in Psychology and Education from Bath Spa University. Kyla works Monday-Friday and is based in the Nucleus Building at King’s Buildings. She is also available on Microsoft Teams. Contact details Email: Kyla.Atkinson@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-06-17
