Dean Holt
Chemistry Teacher and Sports Coach at Harrow SchoolI think the really key part of a PhD is learning how to break a problem down into solvable steps.
I think the really key part of a PhD is learning how to break a problem down into solvable steps.
My research training set me up to get on with work independently and think for myself.
I had a great time during my PhD and really enjoyed the field I worked in. However, I started to realise that I wasn’t going to achieve the impact that I had, rather naively, expected with my project and I needed something that had more interaction with people. The lab was just not the place for me.
Academic research is fundamentally about unearthing new information or reassessing known information in a fresh light. These skills are directly transferable to the finance industry […]
My research training has set me up to participate actively in an industry where creative and reasoned thinking are valued and required.
Researchers are highly valued by industry, so don’t be afraid to explore the opportunities that are available outside of academia.