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Acquiring a pedigree could be viewed in two different ways:
Gaining a track record (ie publications)
Both during your PhD and during your subsequent postdoctoral positions (if this is the route that you take) it is important that you publish. Track record also covers other areas. Such as:
- Publications
- Not only what have you published, but where
- Peer esteem
- Have you spoken at conferences, given seminars. These all show that you are somewhat respected within your field
- Contribution to field
- Is somewhat covered by publications, but it is also about tutoring and/or teaching in your area to show that you are giving something back to the field.
Whom you work with
There are two schools of thought about whom you work with. The first says that it will do you no harm to work with one of the best names in your chosen field. This will not only help with credibility but probably in the quality of your own learning and development. The second school of thought says often if you work for someone who isn't particularly well known in the field and make a name for yourself, this can give you even more credibility, as you have managed to shine regardless of the group that you come out of.
Activity 4 in your workbook helps you explore some of these issues. It may be helpful to speak with people around you and get there perspectives and suggestions.
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