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See the full list of PhD Career resources or explore these pages dedicated to different career resource types.
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After moving away from Twitter/X, I have been putting more time in sharing posts on Bluesky!
It’s a great platform for academics to connect without the noise of Twitter/X.
After Your PhD strongly advocates for informational interviews to help academics make confident decisions in the next steps of their careers. At the heart of After Your PhD is informational interviews. Find people with jobs that interest you, reach out, and ask questions!
Sometimes I feel proud of what I accomplished finishing my PhD. Earning this degree took days, weeks, and years of my life. I read countless books, completed dozens of courses, taught undergraduates for little or no pay, and wrote a dissertation. But other times, I think about the student loan debt (yes, unfortunately), the stress,…
After Your PhD is now partnering with Skip Job board to share remote Ed tech roles! The new affiliate partnership with Skip means that Ed tech jobs will now be a recurring feature in the After Your PhD newsletter. Similar to the partnership with HigherEd+, this partnership is intended to add more value to the…
I am thrilled to announce my partnership with HigherEd+ who will be a sponsor for the After Your PhD Weekly Newsletter for the remainder of 2025! Ever since 2021, After Your PhD has been evolving and changing. It began as a small project where I could experiment and learn about building a website, growing a…
Informational interviews are a cornerstone of After Your PhD because asking the right questions can guide you toward your career goals. I often receive questions from people wondering if informational interviews will help them land a job quickly. In some cases, individuals need to secure a new role within weeks—or even days—due to pressing financial…
Informational interviews are a powerful way to connect with professionals and expand your network. Learn how to make the most out of the networking strategy by reading my tips and strategies based on my personal experience as a former academic turned SEO professional. What is An Informational Interview? An informational interview is a conversation where…
Whether you’re looking to launch a startup or develop a consulting practice, having the right resources is essential to understanding entrepreneurship and what to do next. Entrepreneurship can provide freedom and flexibility that traditional academic or corporate roles may not offer. An advanced degree can sometimes be a strong selling point for your business if…