This is a presentation relating to my doctoral study , which was sponsored by the ESRC and Skills Development Scotland. It is a reflective piece, covering highlights from the PhD process (academic and practical contributions), a sample of research findings, and what I am doing now that I have graduated. My PhD work related to the networking behaviours & social media use of young job seekers living in Scotland, from an informational perspective.

1. My PhD experience
John Mowbray

2. Academic participation
• Publishing in academic journals
• Presenting at international conferences:
• Aberdeen, Loughborough, Stockholm, Zadar
• Organising/delivering workshops, conferences
etc.
• Teaching undergraduates

3. Contributing to policy
& practice
• Regular meetings with SDS ‘mentor’
• PhD internship with SDS digital marketing team
• 3 month research project focusing on impact
of SDS social media content
• Policy paper & knowledge exchange events with
SDS policy makers
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4. Findings:
Facebook &
young
jobseekers
29% searched for jobs > 3 times
50% followed (“liked”) organisation page
Associated with:
1) More interviews
2) More job information
Used for job search by:
1) 65% advised by professional
2) 51% not advised by professional

5. Post PhD life
• NHS National Services Scotland (Jan 18-Feb 19)
• User research
• Statistical governance
• University of Glasgow (Mar 19-)
• Research associate
• Quantitative social network analysis of
appointment diaries
• Social & political sciences
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6. Thank you for listening!
Email: john.Mowbray@Glasgow.ac.uk
Twitter: @jmowbr_UoG
My publications & thesis:
https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/john-mowbray