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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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  • Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    Which finance roles offer career progression, a decent salary and work/life balance?

    You 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

  • Monday, 13 June, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    If my employer floats, how can I make sure my career will benefit?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 30 May, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    As a longtime ‘trailing spouse’, how do I get back into full-time work?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 16 May, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    I want to work in China but where do I start in my job search?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 2 May, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    I cannot secure a job despite years of experience. What should I do?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 18 April, 2022
    Dear JonathanManagement
    How do I stop my manager blocking my career development?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 4 April, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    Is it too high risk to leave my UK job?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 21 March, 2022
    Dear JonathanMBA
    An MBA has barely helped me to progress — what next?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 7 March, 2022
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    How do I pivot my career from financial services to green energy?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 28 February, 2022
    Workplace diversity & equality
    How to support employees who find motivation in faith, not work

    Including religion in business discourse will help those Muslim workers for whom purpose is spiritual, not professional

  • Monday, 21 February, 2022
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    With financial tech and AI ethics expertise — what do I do next?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 7 February, 2022
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I become a non-executive director?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 24 January, 2022
    Dear JonathanPersonal development
    How do I make the leap to chief investment officer?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Friday, 14 January, 2022
    Personal Finance
    Watch now: How to get a pay rise in 2022

    FT experts answer reader questions on the best ways to negotiate a raise

  • Monday, 10 January, 2022
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    Should I go straight into the family business or get a job?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 20 December, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How do I move from a start-up to a strategic role in a multinational?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 6 December, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    I want to swap the army for a career in sports — where do I begin?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Tuesday, 23 November, 2021
    Remuneration
    Money Clinic podcast: How to ask for a pay rise

    Listeners get expert advice on asking for a raise — and making sure you get one

  • Wednesday, 10 November, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    I am relocating and have not secured a job, how can I adjust my approach?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 8 November, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    How do I sidestep from accounting into a career with purpose?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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