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    Jonathan Black

    As director of the University of Oxford’s careers service, Jonathan writes the ‘Dear Jonathan’ column answering readers’ questions. He joined Oxford after senior roles in international management consulting, media, and publishing; his experience of organisations spans international corporations to a successful start-up he co-founded.

    At Oxford, Jonathan’s work ranges from 1:1 student coaching to designing skills programmes with senior academics, from researching school pupils’ careers interests to devising international collaborations.

    Email Jonathan Black @JonathanPBlack  on Twitter (link opens in a new browser window)

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    • Monday, 12 June, 2023
      Dear JonathanCareer change
      How do I leave academia and move into management consultancy?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 29 May, 2023
      Dear JonathanFlexible working
      How can I convince my employer to allow me to work remotely overseas?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 15 May, 2023
      Dear JonathanCareer change
      Would it be unwise to leave my well-paid job to pursue a career in film?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 1 May, 2023
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      I want to move out of my tech job but how do I sell my transferable skills?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 17 April, 2023
      Dear JonathanPersonal development
      I have a flexible role but the one I want isn’t — what next?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 3 April, 2023
      Dear JonathanManagement consulting
      I am stuck on a consultancy project I don’t like. How do I accelerate a move?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Saturday, 25 March, 2023
      FT Schools
      Think of your career as a mountain: here’s how to plan your first steps

      Guiding principles for students who seek a working life with purpose

    • Monday, 20 March, 2023
      Dear JonathanEmployment
      How do I re-enter work after several years of retirement?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2023
      Working It podcast15 min listen
      ‘Overboarding’: the perils of sitting on too many boards

      How many board positions should one person have?

    • Monday, 6 March, 2023
      Dear JonathanRecruitment
      I want to move from HR to another business area. How do I equip myself to move on?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 20 February, 2023
      Dear JonathanCareer change
      I have done the same job for years — how do I now move my career on?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 6 February, 2023
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      How do I frame my career break in interviews?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 23 January, 2023
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      How do I pursue a law career that aligns with my values?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 9 January, 2023
      Managing yourself
      I am facing redundancy, should I take a similar job or try something different?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Tuesday, 27 December, 2022
      Dear JonathanPersonal development
      How do I rebuild my confidence after leaving a bad manager?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 12 December, 2022
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      I want to quit my job and travel — will it affect my career progression?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 28 November, 2022
      Dear JonathanCareer change
      How do I become an early stage VC investor?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 14 November, 2022
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      A colleague was promoted above me due to nepotism. Is there anything I can do?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 31 October, 2022
      Dear JonathanWork & Careers
      I work at a big tech group but have an attractive offer from a start-up. Should I take it?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Sunday, 23 October, 2022
      Flexible working
      Media careers: why skills still count

      The film and TV industry is growing and producing new jobs. But there’s still a shortage of people with the right expertise and training

    • Monday, 17 October, 2022
      Dear JonathanWork & Careers
      I am a final-year medical student but see no future in it. What alternatives do I have?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Wednesday, 21 September, 2022
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      For graduates, is it worth relocating to London to climb the corporate ladder?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 19 September, 2022
      Dear JonathanCareer change
      As a high-level administrator, can I aim for a senior management role?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 5 September, 2022
      Dear JonathanWork & Careers
      How do I sell my skills as a diplomat in a move to the private sector?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

    • Monday, 22 August, 2022
      Dear JonathanManaging yourself
      Which finance roles offer career progression, a decent salary and work/life balance?

      Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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