Research informed career programming

Research Informed Career Programming Learn More About the Center about our research We use mixed research methods (interviews, surveys, and observations) to collect, analyze, and document career transitions for PhDs.   Our research focuses on two related problems:   Identify and map the process of a successful PhD career transition.Uncover the knowledge gaps and emotional/psychological… Continue reading Research informed career programming

Why teaching is not the thing you love

Why teaching is not the thing you love Learn More About the Center How to rediscover your interests & values In my work I talk to a lot of PhDs about their career transition process — what they worry about and what they fear they’re leaving behind. One of the big concerns that comes up… Continue reading Why teaching is not the thing you love

Why we need to be honest with students and PhDs

Why we need to be honest with students and PhDs about the academic job market. Learn More About the Center here’s the information students need In my work at Beyond the Professoriate, I have the opportunity to speak with graduate students and PhDs about their career plans. And over the past few weeks, I’ve had… Continue reading Why we need to be honest with students and PhDs