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PhD Voice Notes

Dr Chris Thompson

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 31

A series of short audio clips to get you thinking about how to maximise your PhD experience and increase your future employability.

Download free resources using the link below:

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Episode 31 - Common cover letter mistakes

Episode 31

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 08:01

In episode 31 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss five common cover letter mistakes. More specifically:

The importance speaking to the hiring manager before applying
Writing drafts and seeking feedback from the careers service
Resisting the temptation to use the same cover letter for multiple applications

A cover letter example is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

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Episode 30 - I'm not getting on with my PhD supervisor

Episode 30

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 07:04

In episode 30 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss what to do if you’re not getting on with your PhD supervisor. More specifically:

Understanding the severity of the difficulties with the PhD supervisor
The benefits of a mediator to improve the supervisory relationship
Your next steps if the supervisory relationship cannot be salvaged

An accompanying worksheet is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

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Episode 29 - Should you use LinkedIn?

Episode 29

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 04:32

In episode 29 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss whether you should use LinkedIn during your PhD. More specifically:

The positive aspects of LinkedIn (networking, finding opportunities, self-promotion)
The cons of LinkedIn (doomscrolling, comparisons, pressure)
Considerations for and against using LinkedIn

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Episode 28 - My PhD supervisor is reluctant about me publishing

Episode 28

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 03:37

In episode 28 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss what to do if your PhD supervisor is reluctant about you publishing. More specifically:

Why supervisors can be cautious about their PhD supervisees publishing
Remembering it is your decision to publish or not
Considering if you need to publish, and if you have the time, energy, and motivation to publish during your PhD

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Episode 27 - Is it worth publishing during your PhD?

Episode 27

Thursday, May 7, 2026 • Duration 07:46

In episode 27 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss the possibility of publishing during your PhD. More specifically:

Understanding the types of papers you could publish, and the journals in which could publish in
The importance of publishing for your career goals
Considering your collaborative options within and outside of your supervisory team

An accompanying questionnaire which gets you thinking more about publishing during your PhD is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

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Episode 26 - Increasing your chances of finishing your PhD on time

Episode 26

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 14:32

In episode 26 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how you can increase your chances of completing your PhD on time. More specifically:

The importance of study selection in your PhD proposal
Finding mentors who can support you through the PhD
Remaining disciplined during a typical PhD working day

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Episode 25 - Is it normal for a PhD proposal to change?

Episode 25

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 07:55

In episode 25 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss how it is normal for a PhD proposal to change. More specifically:

The normality of multiple changes in your PhD proposal in the first year of the PhD
The importance of communicating proposal changes with your supervisors
The benefits of keeping a diary of your proposal changes

An accompanying worksheet is available for this episode to allow you to self-reflect on your own PhD proposal. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

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Episode 24 - I like research but want to leave academia

Episode 24

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 07:50

In episode 24 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss roles of interest to those who enjoy teaching but wish to leave academia. More specifically:

Research-related roles within a university setting
Other research-related opportunities outside of a university setting
Top tips on starting to consider your options

A list of possible roles and a template email to employers is available for this episode. You can download it by clicking the link to the Google Drive folder - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O0Z1qKEwXtjBuhhkRxL4UtY6L4u3v7A2?usp=drive_link

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Episode 23 - I like teaching but want to leave academia

Episode 23

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 08:33

In episode 23 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss roles of interest to those who enjoy teaching but wish to leave academia. More specifically:

Teaching-related roles within a university setting
Other teaching-related opportunities outside of a university setting
Top tips on starting to consider your options

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Episode 22 - Answering questions at an academic conference

Episode 22

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 07:25

In episode 22 of PhD Voice Notes, I discuss answering questions at an academic conference. More specifically:

Anticipating questions before a conference
The importance of practising and completing mock scenarios
Learning to pause before answering, or being open to not having an answer

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