Re-energising Your Career

Thrive in an ever-changing world

About Us

Welcome! We're Dr Elaine Hickmott, Martin Smithers, and our mascot, ANT, and we're thrilled you're here. 

We created the Re-energising Your Career Hub to be a safe and impartial space where doctoral students and graduates can actively explore, develop, and achieve their career goals.

Who Is It For

This Hub is designed specifically for you. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the doctoral experience, and we're here to empower you to create a fulfilling career, whatever that may look like.

Our Approach

In today's dynamic world, thriving requires continuous learning, adaptability, and a strong sense of value. Doctoral graduates and students are uniquely positioned to leverage these skills. 

Our approach is built on two specially designed frameworks:

  • The Innovate Approach empowers you to create your own career adventure, embrace change, and appreciate your value.
  • The Diamond Effect empowers you to see change as opportunity, build resilience, and tap into your inherent brilliance.

Dr Elaine, an experienced mentor with a varied career adventure, brings her unique insights, grounded in these frameworks, to help you realise your full potential.

What You Get

As a member, you'll gain:

  • Impartial input: Direct access to Dr Elaine.
  • A wealth of resources: Activities, workbooks, articles and more.
  • Ongoing inspiration: Regular insights, tips, and encouragement.

Re-energising Your Career is your personal career and professional development companion, empowering you to invest in yourself and achieve your goals in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.