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Jonathan Black

Director of careers service, University of Oxford

As director of the University of Oxford’s careers service, Jonathan writes the ‘Dear Jonathan’ column answering readers’ questions. He joined Oxford after senior roles in international management consulting, media, and publishing; his experience of organisations spans international corporations to a successful start-up he co-founded.

At Oxford, Jonathan’s work ranges from 1:1 student coaching to designing skills programmes with senior academics, from researching school pupils’ careers interests to devising international collaborations.

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    Dear Jonathan Education
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    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear Jonathan Professional networking
    How do I network with senior colleagues?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

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    How do I ask for a bigger budget for my team?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 23 July, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Whistleblowing
    How do I explain whistleblowing on my CV?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear Jonathan Office life
    How do I pitch my literature degree to employers?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 25 June, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Managing yourself
    Help — my self-confidence at work is dwindling

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear Jonathan Professional networking
    How do I network with rich people?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 28 May, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Gender pay gap
    How to ask male colleagues how much they are paid?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear Jonathan Managing yourself
    Do I have to be sociable at work?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 30 April, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Career change
    I loved acting, but failed. Should I try again?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 16 April, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Managing yourself
    I am a graduate analyst — how to impress at work?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 2 April, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Career change
    Do I build a steady career or follow my dreams?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 19 March, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Education
    Dear Jonathan: University is a let-down for my child

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Tuesday, 6 March, 2018
    Dear Jonathan Work & Careers
    Dear Jonathan: Help — university has been a let-down for my daughter

    Your questions on working life to our expert

  • Monday, 5 March, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Dear Jonathan: How do I return to my industry after a PhD?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 19 February, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Dear Jonathan: Can I break into finance?

    Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Tuesday, 6 February, 2018
    Managing yourself
    How do I go into finance with a pockmarked CV?

    Your questions to our expert on working life — plus readers’ advice

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    Managing yourself
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  • Tuesday, 9 January, 2018
    Business school
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    Managing yourself
    Will training jump-start my career?

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