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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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  • Wednesday, 14 August, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I’m planning to do an MSc to help accelerate my career

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 12 August, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    My passion is English, not economics

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 29 July, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I’m torn between love and my career

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 15 July, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I get into the investment banking industry?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 1 July, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Would a PhD be a good career move?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 24 June, 2019
    Office life
    Why patience is a workplace virtue

    A reflective approach to decision-making is a valuable skill — and making a comeback

  • Wednesday, 5 June, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Will employers consider me for junior roles?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 3 June, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    How do I network with bosses biased towards men?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 20 May, 2019
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    Should I build my start-up or get a corporate job?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    What are the benefits of working in the public sector?

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

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 8 April, 2019
    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

  • Monday, 8 April, 2019
    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

  • 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?

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