How to Decide Between an Academic and Nonacademic Career

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs 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, PhDs 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.When: December 8 – 11, from 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET
December 8 – Introduction to Optimal Career Pathway/How to decide
December 9 – How to identify your values
December 10 – How to identify your most marketable skills
December 11 – How to build your network using on campus resources
Who should attend: This series is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
What other career options are available to PhDs in my discipline?
How to identify career pathways that are right for me?
What can I do with my PhD?
How do I build a community to help me navigate my job search?