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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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  • Monday, 22 April, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I decide what job to pick after university?

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    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Should I work a few more years to retirement or do a masters now?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Should I do a PhD or take a job in industry?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 11 March, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I weed out time-wasting recruiters?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 25 February, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I become a consultant for social impact start-ups?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 11 February, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I am moving to the US, how do I continue my career?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 28 January, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I sell my age and experience to an employer?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 14 January, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I change my habits?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 31 December, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Help — my plan to change careers failed

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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  • Monday, 17 December, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I sell my cultural differences in a positive way?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 3 December, 2018
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Help: at 50, employers have stopped investing in me

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 19 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

  • 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

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