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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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  • Tuesday, 6 November, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I move from the public to private sector?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 5 November, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Can I find meaning in a profit-driven industry?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 22 October, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Should I take a career break?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 8 October, 2018
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I get a job in finance?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 24 September, 2018
    Dear JonathanWorkplace diversity & equality
    Help — my colleagues are ageist 

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 10 September, 2018
    Dear JonathanEducation
    When should I start applying for internships?

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

  • Monday, 27 August, 2018
    Dear JonathanProfessional networking
    How do I network with senior colleagues?

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

  • Monday, 13 August, 2018
    Dear JonathanOffice life
    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 JonathanWhistleblowing
    How do I explain whistleblowing on my CV?

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

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  • Monday, 9 July, 2018
    Dear JonathanOffice 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 JonathanManaging yourself
    Help — my self-confidence at work is dwindling

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

  • Monday, 11 June, 2018
    Dear JonathanProfessional networking
    How do I network with rich people?

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

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

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

  • Monday, 14 May, 2018
    Dear JonathanManaging 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 JonathanCareer 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 JonathanManaging 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 JonathanCareer 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 JonathanEducation
    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 JonathanWork & 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

  • Monday, 5 February, 2018
    Managing yourself
    Is it OK to tell children not to go to university?

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

  • Tuesday, 9 January, 2018
    Business school
    Should I choose a large consultancy for my first job?

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

  • Tuesday, 2 January, 2018
    Managing yourself
    Will training jump-start my career?

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

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