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Learn how the PDR process at Newcastle University can boost your career by reviewing performance, enhancing competence, and planning for future development. Utilize the PDR section, build evidence of skills, and prepare for applications to excel professionally.
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How does this relate to your career? Dr. Lorna Dargan
An everyday activity • Most organisations have a PDR process • Review of performance • Review your future plans • Evidence of competence • Commitment to own progression/development • An opportunity to make yourself heard! • Newcastle University PDR.
Form good habits • Helpful to start viewing yourself as an ‘academic in training’ • Focus on your career as well as project • Get the most out of your PhD.
Make use of ePortfolio • Make use of the PDR section even though you might not get asked about this in review! • Build evidence of skills: academic and transferrable • Preparation for applications and interview • Evidence: tell me about a time when... • Reflection: what are your weaknesses? • Development: what are your training needs for first six months? • Planning: what is your publication strategy post-PhD? • A good application takes a long time!