Hi

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Just read my previous post back and I sound like a bit of a tosser. The programme begins in September, I cannot delay entry or anthing like that. It doesn't leave a lot of time to get experience.

I have decided to give the Programme a go, I can always leave with a MSc in a year if I find postgraduate life is not for me. As for london, I am starting to think that it might not be for me anyway.

Oh, I would actually be really intersted to here your semi-related problems? How did you find investment banking and graduate life in the city?

Cheers for your post.

Hi,

Has anyone on the forum who had completed a business based Phd, what are you doing with it now?

Anyone done the MSc in Applied Social Science Research, I have heard that there is a greater completion rate at Phd level for individuals who completed this course? Any truth in this?

I have had my funding approved (ERSC 1+3), I wasn't going to do a Phd then I reviewed the grad programme i'm eligible for, and I realised I will learn so many transferable skills. I can take courses in so many things time management, teaching, presentations, powerpoint, web design and I get all of this free! My department also provides me with cash for confrences, and it being arranged for me to go to Hawaii at the end of my 1sty!

I didn't think a Phd would do anything for my employablity, I have 1st BSc (Hons) and I still can't get the jobs i've applied for in london, as I don't really have the confidence to bullshit the HR graduate people!

So I am currently unemployed, and doing the graduate job hunt thing, which makes me feel like a piece of meat. Shall I go for it?

Hi,

I am hoping to move to australia if and when I complete a Phd (meant to be starting in september, full scholarship, stip end etc), to be with close friends and hopefully have a better quality of life than is availible in this country.

Just a couple of questions. Will a Phd help me in anyway, when I attempt to gain permanant citizenship. I have checked skilled migration applications and it appears they are not short of academics or researchers. Can you get distinguished talent visas as with the USA?

Any ideas what the quickest and easiest route for an individual with a phd will be? Or shall I just take my MSc and a few grand, run over there on a one year working visa and try to establish some roots?

Hi,

Sorry if I sounded rude, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I am still unsure of what course of action to follow. I was just trying to point out that I hadn't found many pro's on this site for doing a Phd, and I was getting a little down about the whole decision.

Hi, I've spent quite abit of time on the forum and from the input I have recieved. I have decided that the Phd is not for me. E.gLecturing doesn't seem to be what I thoughht it was, there is only a limited chance of securing a lectureship,the benefits that once existed no longer do... If I can lecture, which looks very likely i'll go into consulting and start at undergraduate level at the age of 28!The Phd will add nothing to my employablity. Why not get in at BSc level and do an MBA in a few years? In fact from this site I get the impression that having a PHd can be a disadvantage in terms of employablity e.g to specialist, not enough experience.The process its self is meant to drive you to insane!I've heard no real positives from anyone, apart from that you can get a laptop, and the chance to go to a confrence. Also the task of completing the Phd makes you feel good, which to me is a no brainer. Completing anything in which you have invested sweat and tears makes you feel good.Thanks

Hi,

I don't think a Phd is needed for a consultancy position. Its just this all just kind of fell in my lap, and I thought it was too good an offer to refuse. I always look at the long term perspective and to me the PhD seems like a good investment.

The main decision is leaving education now, and joining a firm at graduate entry level in london, or doing the ERSC 1+3. I was wandering if with a Phd I could join a firm as an exprienced hire? I have heard this may be the case.

To be honest I got nothing out of my BSc, I thought it was conveyor belt learning that required no real critical thought, and all that it required was a little common sense and a flick over the past papers. I certainly don't feel 'educated'. I was hoping the Phd may be able to challenge me, whilst making me stand out from the crowd. The major thing for me is that I feel a Phd in Business will enable me to be critical and research literally anything

'why did you post exactly the same question a few hours later? There was already a response to your question, you are just duplicating threads.'

I thought that I may have posted in the wrong section, and that perhaps it was more relevant to the general section. Thanks for your advice thought

I would not say that I am motivated by money, but financial security is important to me. I am not afraid of hard work, and I feel I will be disciplined with my approach, seeing it as a job rather than further study.

As for a dream job? I don't really have a clue about that. I know I would like a certain amount of autonomy, and don't like the idea of your typical 9-5

I like the idea of travel, and am hoping to leave the uk. I was thinking that a Phd may provide an easier route securing work abroad. maybe teaching lecturing in Australia/Canada. I was hoping the Phd would provide me with flexiblity and put me in a good position for a consulting position or teaching. Plus, I love a challenge.

What is the likely hood of me being able to secure an academic position if I where to complete a Phd. In the commercial world will I be more employable?

Hi,

I am looking for some advice. I graduated in September with a BSc Econ. I have been offered a ERSC1+3 scholarship within my university. I think this is worth about 15-6k, plus tutoring salary. The PhD will fall within the subject area of HR. I have a great relationship with my proposed supervisor, and the support will be excellent.

I am unsure whether I should follow this course of action. Primarily, I am interested in either a lecturing position, failing that I can see my skill set being suited to consultancy. The thing is I keep hearing horror stories about PhDs, I don't want to be 27/28, starting off in a graduate entry position with accenture or something!

Should I do the Phd? Or should I just turn it down, get on dr.job and apply to the consultancies with my BSc? I have all the typical insecurites, e.g not being bright enough etc. The idea of having a PhD in HR, just seems a bit naff. In reality, I just want to know what oppourtunites the PhD process with supply me with. What positive elements can I expect to gain from doing a PhD?

I am so confused!

Hi,

I am looking for some advice. I graduated in September with a BSc Econ. I have recently offered a ERSC1+3 scholarship within my university. I think this is worth about 15-6k. The Phd will fall within the subject area of HR. I have a great relationship with my proposed supervisor, and I know the support I am offered will be excellent.

I am unsure whether I should follow this course of action. Primarily, I am interested in either a lecturing position, failing that I can see my skill set being suitable to consultancy. The thing is I keep hearing so many horror stories about PhDds, I don't want to be 27/28, starting off in a graduate entry position with accenture or something!

Should I do the Phd? Or should I just turn it down, get on dr.job and apply to the consultancies with my BSc? I have all the typical insecurites of not being bright enough etc etc. The idea of having a PhD in HR, just seems a bit naff:) In reality, I just want to know what oppourtunites the PhD process with supply me with. Will I get a better job?

I am so confused!