This career talk will provide insights into research-oriented careers and is targeted at PhD and Master students who aspire to take build their careers in the research arena or who wish to take on research work as a stepping stone to apply for PhD programmes subsequently. Participants will also learn about the employment opportunities and possible career pathways for PhD and Master students from public policy schools. Find out what public policy graduates who wish to jump start their careers in the research and academic field should be mindful of, the competencies required, what types of research are in demand and what they can do to get their research published in A-list publications.