MASTER'S CAREER TRAINING PLATFORM

BEYOND GRADUATE SCHOOL

Helping master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers.

Beyond Graduate School helps master’s students leverage their education and training; discover their values and articulate their skills; learn job search strategies through structured curriculum; and secure employment in their field of interest. Our platform is the only professional development training platform designed specifically for master’s students.

80%

Of students attend graduate school with the goal of getting a good job.

Source: Third Way

61%

Of individuals with master’s degrees are underemployed 2 years after graduation.

Source: Resume Builder

50%

Of master’s students lack foundational knowledge about how to conduct a job search.

Source: Grad Career Success

72%

Of students who used Beyond Grad School felt more confident about their careers and future.

Source: Grad Career Success

I've found Beyond Grad School's platform and programming immensely beneficial in my post-graduate journey. The platform's holistic approach to career development, coupled with relevant programming content, has been instrumental in enhancing my skills. The resources provided have proven invaluable, offering practical insights that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application.

Beyond Grad School's has been instrumental in helping me gain insights into job searching and learn effective communication strategies with recruiters. It provided valuable guidance on identifying and connecting with the right people in the professional space. Moreover, it played a crucial role in building my profile more effectively and with greater potential.

The live trainings and webinars prepared me, the courses taught me job search strategies, and the career interview library helped me understand employer expectations. These resources made me more confident and prepared for my job search.

Beyond Grad School offers a wealth of resources that have proven immensely beneficial. The career interview library provided insightful real-world scenarios, while the courses and video lessons were incredibly informative and practical. They've been pivotal in preparing for interviews and honing professional skills, making the journey beyond academia clearer and more attainable.

Beyond Grad School offers a wide array of resources tailored to graduate students transitioning to various career paths. This includes detailed guides, webinars, and workshops that cover job search strategies, resume building, interview preparation, and networking tips. The depth and breadth of these resources are incredibly valuable for someone looking to navigate the job market effectively.

I love the resources and information provided in each video I have seen that mentions something specific to international students who face even higher pressures in the job search. The tips provided were very applicable and helpful.

Preparing Master's Students for Career Success

Students pursue master’s degrees to advance in their chosen careers and earn more money than they would with a bachelor’s degree alone. Because they expect higher salaries, master’s students are willing to take out loans to achieve their educational goals.

Without proper career support, students take a haphazard approach to their job search, which leads to frustration and failure.

When alumni do not see the return on their investment, they doubt the value of their degree and blame their institution.

But it’s not their degrees that are failing them, it’s that they do not know how to build good careers.

Our one-of-a-kind career training platform provides master’s students with the tools and resources they need to confidently build their careers. They are able to quickly identify common mistakes they are making in their job search and learn proven strategies to secure employment in their career field of interest.

Curriculum for Master's Students

Job Search Strategy

This module addresses the common mistakes master’s students are making in the job search. Lessons help master’s students identify why they are stuck in their job search, and the steps they can take to move forward and achieve success.

Find a Career

In our second course, PhDs are shown how to apply their skills as researchers to identify possible career fields of interest. Learners gather evidence and evaluate if a faculty or non-academic career is right for them.

Students know that LinkedIn is an important tool, but they are often unsure of how to use it. Students learn tips for building a strong profile, engaging with other users, and building their network.

Networking

An estimated 85% of jobs are filled through networks and referrals, but most students say they aren’t networking. This module teaches students how to build and grow a network for career success.

Finding and Applying to Jobs

Students learn how to unlock the hidden job market, write resumes that will be read by hiring managers, and strategies for writing effective cover letters.

Build

Students learn how to communicate their value to employers at each stage of the interview process. Lessons also help students negotiate a job offer.

Your master's students will have access to:

Unique curriculum

Designed to meet the unique professional development needs of master’s students. Video lessons, workbooks, and assessments, help facilitate their learning experience.

Career video library

Interviews with master’s degree holders allow learners to hear how people are building impactful careers in industry, non-profits, government, and higher ed.

Live Events

Live monthly webinars and special virtual conferences help engage students in professional development throughout the academic year.

Certificate

By completing courses, students can earn certificates. Partner offices can incorporate our curriculum into campus-specific professional development programs.

How our curriculum helps master’s students

The majority of students approach their job search like a numbers game: submitting resumes to postings they find on big job boards. They spend months, sometimes years, on this failed approach.

Our curriculum teaches master’s students how to be active instead of passive job seekers. They learn how to unlock the hidden job market, why they need to network, and how to do so authentically. They gain insights into how hiring works from an employer’s perspective and are better able to communicate their value to employers at each step of the job search.

For international and first-gen students, Beyond Graduate School teaches them about the unspoken rules of job searching in the United States and Canada. They learn the “why” behind the strategy so that they can be more confident in their job search.

Through our curriculum, master’s students gain confidence and are more successful when connecting with employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

An annual subscription is determined by the size of the master’s student population your office serves. We offer discounted and bundled pricing for institutions that subscribe to both Beyond the Professoriate + Beyond Graduate School. Please book a demo and we can discuss pricing options for your campus.

Yes! Over 50% of platform users are international students. First-gen students make up another large share of learners. The vast majority of platform users have less than 3 years of experience. When we designed our curriculum for master’s students, we conducted extensive research to understand the unique challenges these students face in their job search and ensured that our content addressed their needs.

We use Single Sign-On which allows students and postdocs to login using their university ID/email address and password.

Our users come from a wide range of academic disciplines. We see learners from professional programs (engineering, computer sciences, education, social work, business) and the liberal arts and sciences. We typically do not serve students in medical programs (nurses, physician assistants) or JDs.

Yes, if your institution is not yet a subscriber, or if you have already completed your graduate education, you can purchase a life-time membership here.