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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, 16 January, 2019
    Dear JonathanCareer change
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    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I change my habits?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Help — my plan to change careers failed

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    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Help: at 50, employers have stopped investing in me

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I move from the public to private sector?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    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

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    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I get a job in finance?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear JonathanWorkplace diversity & equality
    Help — my colleagues are ageist 

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  • 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

  • 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?

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