Recruiter Panel: advice from the people reviewing your applications
Chaired by Jonathan Black, Direct of Oxford University Careers Service, this in-person panel session provides a unique opportunity to ask questions to senior managers and recruiters about what they look for when hiring researchers applying for roles beyond academia. Gain valuable insights into the process behind reviewing applications, hear tips on making CV and cover letters stand out, and gain advice on interviews and networking pre-application.

This event will be followed by light refreshments and the chance to speak with our panellists in the Careers Service building ahead of the Careers Fair for Researchers. The Fair will begin at 14:00 where you will have the chance to meet a range of recruiters and alumni working for organisations specifically seeking to hire PhD students and research staff.

This event is part of:

Careers Beyond Academia: Options and Pathways for Researchers
The careers conference for Oxford University research staff and DPhil students
Monday 23 March – Thursday 26 March 2026 online and in-person in Oxford. The careers fair will take place at the Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road, OX2 6PA. Register for the fair here
Date: 26 March 2026, 12:15
Venue: Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road OX2 6PA
Venue Details: 56 Banbury Road
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organising department: Careers Service
Organiser contact email address: hello@careers.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Careers Beyond Academia: Options and Pathways for Researchers
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://oxford.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=23788&service=Careers+Service
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Fiona Sinclair