This is the second article in my Transitioning PhD Blog Series, written by contributor Tracy Jenkins, PhD. As an academic facing the exciting challenge of a career change—possibly to a non-academic role—you may find yourself asking, “What do I want…
This is the first article in my Transitioning PhD Blog Series, written by contributor Jennifer Polk, PhD. One of the toughest challenges for PhDs seeking work beyond the professoriate is coming to grips psychologically with what can be a major…
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…
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…
After reading this article’s title, are you scratching your head wondering what an informational interview is? If so, you aren’t alone. Yet informational interviews can play a crucial role in your next job search. What Is an Informational Interview? An…