Reflecting on your own journey in academia can be an eye-opening experience. When considering the key areas of expertise you have developed over time, it is important to think not only about the topics you have studied, but also about the skills you have gained. For example, you may have become skilled in research methods, data analysis, or critical thinking. As you reflect on your areas of expertise, you may want to consider how they came to be your specialisations. Did you become interested in a particular topic because of a personal experience or because of an influential teacher? Finally, it is worth considering how your areas of expertise inform your current research interests. Are there connections between your past work and your current research agenda? What new questions have your areas of expertise raised for you?