Odyssey Programme - Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be enabled to apply the change in perspective encouraged in this programme to willingly explore and progress new career prospects.  PhD's will gain a deeper awareness of the variety of interesting and challenging career options that exist beyond academia.  They will be in a position to analyse and appraise the current job market and the many opportunities available to them.  They will be able to appreciate the cultural differences and different metrics of success in organisations beyond academia, enhancing their potential for future leadership and impact in multiple sectors.

Odyssey envisages that these PhD candidates will become “academia to beyond academia” ambassadors creating pathways to and from third level to other high performing organisations. It also embraces the principles of the HR Excellence in Research which highlights the need for new and pioneering initiatives which support career development programmes for today’s PhD's. 

To evaluate the effectiveness of this  programme the Coordinator will monitor the progress of the participants over a period of years to determine the career outcomes of the participants. An analysis of the specific characteristics of this programme will be compiled inclusive of detailed feedback from participants (including before and after interviews and questionnaires) leading to a more enhanced programme highlighting areas for improvement and development. We will work to improve the programme using the research and learning gained from each session to better achieve programme objectives.   

Further one to one assistance is provided by CV clinics for the participants in the programme to encourage participants to put this programme to use.