Using narrative CVs to support you and your team's career development

Most researchers writing a narrative CV/R4RI are simply doing so because they have to - because they're applying for funding, or a new job. But there's another helpful way to use them: as a tool to support the career development of you and those that you work with.

During this session, participants will:

• Discover how the narrative CV (NCV) aligns with key academic competencies and skills
• Learn how to use NCVs to support their own development and guide the development of others

• Reflect on how the NCV can be used to support career conversations and long-term planning

Whether you're familiar with the NCV or are completely new to it, this session will offer a fresh perspective on how to embed career development and planning within your team.

Format of the session

The session will take place online via Zoom and will be led by Dr. Taryn Bell (she/her).

Taryn is a Researcher Development Advisor (Careers) at the University of Leeds. Taryn develops and delivers programmes at the University which support the career development of researchers - often, with a focus on funding and fellowships. Her work also broadly supports initiatives dedicated to improving research culture across the University.

Who can attend

This session is aimed at PIs and Managers of Researchers across the UK.

More about Prosper

Prosper is a new approach to postdoc career development that unlocks postdocs' potential to thrive in multiple career pathways.

Find out more by visiting our portal, e-mailing us at prosper.postdoc@liverpool.ac.uk or following us on LinkedIn here.

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility reasonable adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the Prosper team at prosper.postdoc@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment that recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

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