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How to Decide Between an Academic and Nonacademic Career: A Series for Ph.D. Students
Ph.D.s work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for Ph.D.s who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. Ph.D.s work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government.
But what career pathway will be right for you?
This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, Ph.D.s and postdocs through a series of exercises to help them evaluate career options and identify next steps in building their career either as faculty or beyond the professoriate.
During the series we’ll talk about:
- December 9 – Introduction to Optimal Career Pathway/Career Satisfaction
- December 10 – How to identify your values
- December 11 – How to identify your most marketable skills
- December 12 – How to research career options best suited for you
Who should attend: This series is uniquely designed for doctoral students, Ph.D.s, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: Is a faculty career path right for me? What other career options are available to Ph.D.s in my discipline?
Categories
Academic Job Search Series, Beyond subscription, Careers Beyond Academia, Professional Adaptability, Professional Development, Professionalism and Scholarly Integrity