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Jonathan Black

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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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    Should I reveal I have a difficult boss when interviewing for jobs?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 1 March, 2021
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I develop professionally while on maternity leave?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 15 February, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How do you future-proof a career in a dying industry?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 1 February, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    When combining a senior job with study — when should I apply for my next role?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 18 January, 2021
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I switch from corporate finance to public affairs?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 4 January, 2021
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    Is it a mistake to continue with an MBA?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 14 December, 2020
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    How do I decide my next career?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 30 November, 2020
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    My progression in academia seems permanently blocked — should I give up?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Tuesday, 17 November, 2020
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How do I break into the business side of news?

    Your questions for our expert — and advice from Financial Times staff

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  • Friday, 13 November, 2020
    Serious MoneyClaer Barrett
    How to sell yourself as a jobseeker in lockdown

    You’ll be interviewed via Zoom, but don’t forget to wear smart shoes

  • Tuesday, 10 November, 2020
    Personal Finance
    Q&A: Looking for a job under lockdown

    The FT’s ‘Dear Jonathan’ columnist took careers questions from readers

  • Monday, 2 November, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I expect to be made redundant. How do I prepare?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 19 October, 2020
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    After a career break, how do I get into the environmental sector?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 5 October, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I am a refugee doing a finance masters, how do I secure an internship?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 21 September, 2020
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    Is it a mistake to turn down Oxbridge masters offer?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 7 September, 2020
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I move from M&A to venture capital?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 24 August, 2020
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    I have been laid off — how do I get a job amid the current crisis?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 10 August, 2020
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How do I weigh up the risks of a job move?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 27 July, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I quit banking to work in aerospace — should I switch back?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 13 July, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I return to the workforce?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 6 July, 2020
    FT SeriesCareers advice for class of 2020
    Q&A: is it worth going to university?

    Andrew Jack and Jonathan Black answer FT readers’ questions

  • Monday, 29 June, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I have lost my job, should I retrain?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 15 June, 2020
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I keep failing to win promotion — should I move on?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 1 June, 2020
    FT SeriesCareers advice for class of 2020
    Q&A: What is the best advice for new graduates?

    FT careers expert Jonathan Black and Work & Careers journalist Janina Conboye answer readers’ questions

  • Monday, 1 June, 2020
    Dear Jonathan
    How do I get my first graduate job in a tough economic climate?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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