From PhD to Consultancy for Researchers, 4 December 2025, 10:00-12:15

Puzzled by non-academic career choices?

Join Code Switch Consultants to explore consultancy as an exciting avenue to leverage your skills & embark on a fulfilling professional adventure. Walk away with a clear understanding of what consultancy involves, the confidence to pursue it and a tool kit to get started.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Alternative Pathways Different types of consultancy, e.g. technical consultancy, management consultancy and research consultancy
• Pathways into consultancy, e.g. freelancing/setting up on your own, joining an established firm or working with an intermediary
• Positioning yourself as a consultant, understanding the needs and expectations of clients and firms to highlight your value
• Navigating the transition from academia to consultancy, identifying your niche, marketing your skills and building credibility
• Practical strategies to get started, from networking and securing initial projects to long-term consultancy career planning

Date and time:

Thursday 4 December 2025, 10:00-12:15, Online via Zoom