This is the second article in my Transitioning PhD Blog Series, written by contributor Tracy Jenkins, PhD. If you’re a PhD contemplating a career transition, or if you’d simply like to receive quick, helpful career-related tips and information pertinent to PhDs, sign up here to receive my monthly PhD newsletter. As an academic facing the exciting challenge of a career …
This is the first article in my Transitioning PhD Blog Series, written by contributor Jennifer Polk, PhD. If you’re a PhD contemplating a career transition, or if you’d simply like to receive quick, helpful career-related tips and information pertinent to PhDs, sign up here to receive my monthly PhD newsletter. One of the toughest challenges for PhDs seeking work beyond the …
This is the introduction to my Transitioning PhD Blog Series, which was written for PhDs by PhDs. I launched this series in January 2018 and collaborated with colleagues who have transitioned away from the academy to address the key challenges most of us faced—and you likely will, too, if you’re contemplating a transition. Sign up here to receive my monthly …
Congratulations! You just landed your first non-academic job interview! Now what? Unlike many academic job interviews that occur in set stages—for instance, first at a conference and then over the course of several days on campus—job interviews outside of academia can vary widely in format and details. Here are three considerations to have in mind …