Your Ph.D. experience has equipped you not only with specialized expertise in your discipline, but also with a strong transferable skill-set that may be applied to a range of careers. Take advantage of OCS resources to explore career options, develop professional skills and experiences and conduct a rewarding job search.
Plan and Assess
Consider your interests, values and transferable skills, and use an Individual Development Plan to develop a strategy to achieve your professional goals.
Explore Ph.D. Pathways
Your Ph.D. equips you with skills that can be applied to diverse careers within and beyond academia. Learn more about Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. pathways and STEM Ph.D. pathways.
Grow your Network
A strong professional network will be one of your most valuable assets in your career search. Read our advice on how to make professional connections that work for you.
Build Professional Skills and Experience
Interested in exploring careers, gaining experience and building your professional skill-set? Learn about the range of professional experiences and skill-building opportunities open to you.
Apply for Jobs beyond the Academy
Prepare for a successful and fulfilling job search with our tips on every stage of the application process. Learn how to find opportunities, write effective resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and negotiate offers..
Prepare for an Academic Job Search
To complement the support offered by your department and academic mentors, view our resources on:
This article is from Idealist.org and is written by Nisha Kumar Kulkarni
Dec 4, 2020
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