How to Find a Job You’ll Love
Many PhDs leaving academia for the first time start off on the wrong foot. To find a job you love, you must understand your own core values and motivations.
5 Jobs for History PhDs That Have Nothing to Do with History
Forget about what you KNOW; focus on what you can DO. Jobs for history PhDs involve writing, project management, data analysis, among many other skills.
5 Fantastic Careers for PhDs Who Love to Read
Do you want to bury yourself in books? Do you love to read above all else? Looking for jobs reading books? Here are 5 career paths for PhDs who love reading.
UX Research Careers: 4 Things PhDs Need to Know
Many academics are drawn to UX research careers. But what is UX research? What skills do you need? What’s the base salary? Excellent questions! Let’s dive in.
Instructional Design Careers: 4 Things PhDs Need to Know
Instructional Design Careers: 4 Things PhDs Need to Know Instructional design is a tried-and-true career path for academics and PhDs of all backgrounds who love teaching. But what is an instructional design career, really? What does an instructional designer actually do? In this article, we’ll cut through all the jargon and technical terminology and determine …
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5 Great Perks of Industry Internships for PhD Students
A PhD internship can build industry experience and be a springboard to full-time work. Here we discuss the perks of professional internships for PhD students.
5 Tips for How to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
In this dismal hiring landscape, it’s not easy to stay motivated during your job search. Here are 5 tips based on real (sometimes painful) personal experience.
Don’t Know What Job You Want? 4 Important Questions to Ask
Are you an academic or PhD? Do you have NO IDEA what job you want to do? Feeling totally lost on the job search? Here are 4 questions to get you started.
Love Research? 4 Great (Non-Academic!) Research Careers for PhDs
Love Research? 4 Great (Non-Academic!) Research Careers for PhDs You know that one scene in every action movie? The heroes are back at their base. They’re gathered around a big table, plotting how to break into the casino vault, volcano lair, Death Star, whatever. They’re stumped. They got nothing. Suddenly, the smart one on the …
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4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Grad School
4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Grad School Imposter syndrome in grad school is a universal experience. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. From the humanities to the STEM fields, from public universities to the Ivy League, imposter syndrome is a staple institution of PhD programs everywhere. It’s only natural. After all, to enter …
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Launch Your Non-Academic Job Search: 20 Things PhDs Can Do RIGHT NOW
Hey PhDs and grad students! Launch your non-academic job search now with these 20 actionable tips. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Nonacademic Job Search: The #1 Mistake PhDs Make
Nonacademic Job Search : The #1 Mistake PhDs Make Are You a PhD without a Roadmap? You may have already read my blogpost about my career transition story. If you did, you know it was a hard and demoralizing time for me. And I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. When I interview …
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