Sara
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Career Consultant |
| Location | Scottish Borders, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | Dr Sara Shinton runs a consultancy [www.shintonconsulting.com] which aims to improve the career awareness and employability of academic researchers. She works with universities, professional bodies and organisations in the UK and across Europe delivering workshops, courses and career surgeries. With a background in academic research (Physical Chemistry), careers guidance and academic development, her main interests include supporting the career management of post-doctoral researchers, working with women and minority groups on career development, focusing on areas including personal impact, strategic planning and networking. She writes regularly on a range of topics, is the author of "What Do PhDs Do?" and the co-author of the GRAD “Project Management Toolkit”. |