Finding the Right Supervisor: Strategies for Success

"Select the supervisor, not the institution."

After deciding to pursue a postgraduate degree, particularly in full-time and full-on research mode, the next option to weigh or decision to make is finding the right supervisor. Before commencing with the degree, the choice of supervisor will really make a difference, either positively or negatively, throughout your postgraduate journey. Thus, it is worth putting at least as much time into researching and finding an appropriate supervisor. Research highlights that the supervisory relationship is one of the most critical determinants of postgraduate success, influencing both completion rates and student satisfaction (Mainhard et al., 2009). Are you still clueless about who to choose as your supervisor? If yes, here are the simple reasons:

1. You don’t know him/her personally.

2. You are not aware of how to look for the supervisor's background.

3. You are clueless about accessing the right resources when searching for a supervisor.

4. You are still new and unfamiliar with the system of your postgraduate studies.

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