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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.

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  • 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

  • Wednesday, 22 March, 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

  • 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

  • Monday, 8 August, 2022
    Dear JonathanWork & Careers
    I want to become a TV presenter but can’t see a way into the industry

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Sunday, 31 July, 2022
    Employment
    Generation Z: how to recruit and retain them

    The old rules have gone as graduates expect a conversation rather than an interview, and want jobs with a wider purpose

  • Monday, 25 July, 2022
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    How do I side step into a job in international trade?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 11 July, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How can I move from being a specialist police detective to financial services?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 27 June, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    An MBA or masters in finance — which is best to fill my knowledge gaps?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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