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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, 29 June, 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

  • Monday, 25 October, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    I was told I was the best but not given the job. How should I respond?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 11 October, 2021
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    I am worried my professional skills are too niche. How do I pivot?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 27 September, 2021
    Dear JonathanManaging yourself
    My manager provides no structure — how do I learn and push myself?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 13 September, 2021
    Dear JonathanCareer change
    I am a trainee teacher but wish to pursue a different path — where do I start?

    Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

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