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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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  • Monday, 16 April, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Acting is my passion. Should I try it one last time?

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

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

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

    Monday, 16 April, 2018
  • Monday, 2 April, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Do I build a steady career or follow my dreams?

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

    Monday, 2 April, 2018
  • Monday, 19 March, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Dear Jonathan: University is a let-down for my child

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

    Monday, 19 March, 2018
  • Tuesday, 6 March, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Dear Jonathan: Help — university has been a let-down for my daughter

    Your questions on working life to our expert

    Tuesday, 6 March, 2018
  • 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, 5 March, 2018
  • Monday, 19 February, 2018
    Dear Jonathan
    Dear Jonathan: Can I break into finance?

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

    Monday, 19 February, 2018
  • 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

    Tuesday, 6 February, 2018
  • 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

    Monday, 5 February, 2018
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    Tuesday, 9 January, 2018
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    Tuesday, 2 January, 2018
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