Applying for PhD positions can be a daunting experience, but doesn’t have to be.In this video, I unpack the ins and outs of two of the key stages of applying for a PhD: the initial approach to a prospective supervisor, typically done over email (although there are many other ways to establish contact), and the interview process itself.🙏 Please reshare if of interest to you, your colleagues, friends and/or family!Complete topic list and timestamps:(0:00) Introduction to PhD Applications(0:09) What This Video Covers(0:40) PhD Application Processes Vary(1:08) Setting the Scene: So Many Applications!(1:39) Busy Academics Miss Some Applications(2:10) Academics Need PhD Students(2:31) Types of PhD Supervisors(2:48) Senior Experienced PhD Supervisors(3:01) Junior PhD Supervisors(3:23) Recruiting Philosophies(3:35) The Idealist(3:58) The Realist / Cynic(4:33) Recruiting Styles Vary(4:45) Length of PhD Program Affects Recruiting(5:24) Contents of a Typical Email Approach(5:55) Be Cautious of Excessive Personalization(6:21) Assessing Whether to Progress Further(6:50) Non-Negotiable Requirements(7:20) Flexible Nice-to-Haves(7:46) Publishing Experience(8:30) Evidence of Substantial Project Experience(9:15) Relevant Technical Skills(9:38) Evidence of Extension Work(10:06) Moving to the Interview Stage(10:25) Interviews Should Not Be Adversarial(10:42) Supervisors Are Grateful for your Time(10:51) You’re Not Expected to Know Everything(11:07) Prepared Presentations Are Optional(11:33) Interviews Test Communication Capability(11:58) Interviews Identify Your Contributions(12:32) Interviews Test Technical Skills(12:57) Evidence for Learning Capacity(13:24) Interviews Evaluate Lab Culture Fit(13:57) You Can Ask Questions!(14:30) You Can Mention Key Constraints(14:57) Practice Makes Perfect(15:57) It’s a Numbers Game(16:22) You’ll Improve Rapidly(16:36) Learning Lifelong Skills(17:04) Closing Comments and Good Luck!

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