I found that things such as 'I plan to continue research within either the academic community or in industry after the PhD' or 'I want to follow a career closely related to this PhD, hopefully research based work, and enjoy a rewarding job'. I hope this helps.

Hi guys, when asked to state your career development plan, what sort of things do/would you list?..i will do the phd in 4 years, post doc for 2 years, write personal grants etc? Help!

Stu's right - it depends what you're trying to hide. Referees can't say anything bad about you if they can't substantiate it.

I was in a similar situation to you, i was completing a PhD at an awful dept (good uni though) with external funding. I should have moved elsewhere, but as I was the only student with external funding they made it very difficult. I would definitely try to move -you will miss out on a lot by completing at a substandard dept. As for the supervisor that's more tricky you will need to find someone who is willing to take on someone half way through their research.

I noticed that under contacts there were three names. Is it possible that these are the only persons responsible for this site? Seems strange how can they give advice on different academic disciplines?

I just have my first test in my first year in PhD in Economics and the experience was bad. I did not have time to finish it and I am very disapointed. It is normal to have such a bad performance? Please, I need an advice

It depends on the issue if it is work or something else. it is also depend on the nature and sensitivity of the type of work. Then comes if they know each other.

Here we go again. I do not know what is wrong with advisors these days. They seem to lack interest and motivation. Do not worry my friend you not alone. I think you should act quickly no matter what you decide. It depends on the UNIV. you going to and who is going to supervise you. you do not want to repeate same circumstances you're trying to get out of.

We all could benefit if we can share our knowelege and experience and be helpful to each other. At the end of the day what the majority I assume, wish to add to the human knowelege.

Yes I am a home student. By saying that if the university couldn't make adjustments to suit a disability, I meant that if, for example, you use a wheelchair and all the labs are on the top floor, and there is no way they could build a lift. I know that is an unlikely situation, but it could happen.

A referee will comment on your suitability for the role you have applied for. What is so personal that you would need to hide?

That is a very good question, I have often wondered that.

'on the dole' is a slang term for someone who is not working and is claiming unemployment benefit

Sounds like a good idea to me. May the vegan wine flow freely with lots of vegan choc cake!

What's a dole?