Expert Advice for Successful PhD Applications and Interviews

Enhance your PhD application and interview skills with tips from Prof. Jo Cable and Dr. Elis Arapi. Learn how to personalize your application, present clear responses, and prepare for interviews effectively. Sharpen your knowledge, demonstrate interest, and ask insightful questions to impress the panel. Follow expert guidance to boost your chances of success in the competitive academic world.

• PhD applications
• Interview skills
• Expert advice
• Academic success
• Grad school

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1. OneZoo CDT How to improve your application by Prof. Jo Cable & Dr Elis Arapi

2. Tips for a good application Take your time 1 Before starting the application, spend time looking into the PhD project and the supervisory team. 2 Read through the instructions Basic requirement is to apply through the survey link and if successful, apply thorugh the respective instituion. 3 Include all information needed Make sure you have filled in every section of the application form before submitting, as you cannot go back and make changes later. Personalise your application 4 Match each of the requirements outlined in the project description and give relevant examples where you can.

3. Three main points of the application Read the questions carefully Clear introduction, explaining Clear, consice CV if required Stick to the word count why you are applying Bullet points to present the Keep to the point 75% academic/ 25% activities information concisely Give examples to highlight Short conclusion showing your Not too much context and your experience and skills enthusiasm/passion excessive detail Short-answer questions CV Personal Statement

4. OneZoo CDT How to improve your interview skills by Prof. Jo Cable & Dr Elis Arapi

5. Tips for a good presentation To do Follow the instructions Manage your time Understand what the panel wants to see Structure the presentation well Know that less can be more Practise ahead of time Anticipate follow-up questions

6. Top Interview Tips 01 02 Sharpen your knowledge on your supervisor s work Demonstrate your interest in their research area and hint that you may be a good fit longer-term Demonstrate your knowledge 03 Ensure you are familiar and knowledgeable about the research area Show why they should invest in you Show them that you are a good listener and willing to learn, work well in a team but also autonomously. 05 04 Come up with some interview questions Prepare Ensure you are familiar with the software being used for an online interview Prepare questions to ask the panel to show you understand what a PhD project involves

7. A typical successful application 2023 Key Facts Honours Degree We advertised 25 PhD projects Masters Degree We received 311 applications We interviewed 60 applicants Relevant Experinece We accepted 21 applicants Publications 6%

8. Do you have any questions? If you have any questions, please email us at OneZoo@cardiff.ac.uk Do you have any feedback? Thank you!