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Created: 29 September 2017

International School of Economics is seeking Multimedia Designer.

Multimedia Designer is generally responsible to produce, manage and publish multimedia materials for ISET and ISET-Policy Institute (photos, videos and visualizations).

General duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain an archive of all publications, print and TV media coverage;

• Create video series following guest lectures and seminars;

• Create short promotional infographic animations;

• Draft publicity materials (creating/updating posters, brochures, newsletters, booklets, business cards, banners, etc.).

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Created: 28 September 2017

“You need to think carefully before you jump into this deep sea,” said Professor Daniel Levy at the very beginning of a presentation entitled “Why can a PhD be bad for you?”. While this statement sounded frightening to those who were planning to pursue a PhD or other further studies, it appeared to be more bemusing for others who were not considering a career in academia.

Based on his personal experience, Dr. Levy explained that substantial difficulties come with academic life: a PhD is not a continuation of an MA, and it constitutes an “unbelievable amount of commitment”. It requires “focus, and lots of patience, time and energy”. Dr Levy recalled that during his studies, he took most of his meals sitting in front of a computer or with his nose buried in a book.

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