PhD Programme: Comparative Literature
Completed: 2018
What has your career path looked like since completing your PhD?
- Researcher and Reviewer – European Literature Network (Oct 2018 – Apr 2019)
- Researcher for TV production – BRYNCOED PRODUCTIONS LTD (Nov 2018 – Jul 2019)
- Lecturer – University of Kent (Jan 2020 – Jun 2020)
- Freelance Translator – Fiverr (Jan 2020 – Oct 2020)
- Manuscript Reader, translatory – Freelance (Oct 2020 – Dec 2021)
- Publisher – Héloïse Press (Jul 2021 – present)
What is your current job title?
Publisher at Héloïse Press (my own company)
How would you describe your current role in one sentence?
I set up Héloïse Press in 2021, a boutique publishing house focused on literary fiction by women across the world. I run the press from my garden office. Our books have been longlisted and shortlisted for multiple prizes, and been covered in mainstream media.
How did you find your career opportunities, and what application or interview tips would you like to share?
I created my own company and am self-employed.
What advice and reflections would you like to share with current students, particularly those considering a transition from a PhD into a non-academic role?
My tip would be to acquire professional experience while doing the PhD, as in preparing a parallel into the job market.
Which skills developed during your PhD do you use in your current role?
- Literary knowledge,
- Editing
- Reading different languages
- Public speaking