b'Postgraduate study and researchlearn toyour Phd articulate theWhat neXt? extra skills youpossessthe value of a PhdEmployers asked about the benefits of recruitingIn-depth knowledge of a specific subject and a people with academic research experience referunique contribution to a particular field is only to high-level skills such as analytical thinking,the beginning when it comes to describing the report writing, the ability to work independently,value of a PhD qualification. The Irish advanced research skills, an intellectualUniversities Association (www.iua.ie) lists the approach, communication and presentationfollowing in its publication IrishUniversities PhD skills, learning skills and task commitment.Graduates Skills: However, not all employers outside academiaare familiar with the skills that are necessary to\x01 Research skills and awareness (e.g. specificsuccessfully complete a PhD, so it is up to you toresearch methodologies, critical analysis,market yourself and your time in researchproject and time management) eectively.\x01 Ethics and social understanding\x01 Communication skills (e.g. oral and writtendestinations of Phd graduatescommunication and teaching skills) While a PhD has traditionally been used as a\x01 Personal eectiveness and developmentroute into employment in an academic setting,(e.g. independence, persuasion andincreasing numbers of PhD graduates are usingreflection) their studies to launch careers in a variety of\x01 Teamworking and leadership (e.g.dierent areas. Management consultancy,maintaining eective relationships, applied research, technology transfer andawareness of working styles) entrepreneurship are some of the areas open to\x01 Career management (e.g. skills awareness,graduates. Research opportunities arise inopportunity awareness, career planning,research institutes and in private industry andnetworking and presenting yourselfare not limited to engineering or science. eectively) Technology transfer typically exploits new ideas\x01 Entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g.incorporating new technologies and the transferawareness of entrepreneurship skills,to practical applications in business andintellectual property issues). entrepreneurship, where starting a company as aspin-o from your research is a possibility. 61'