After Your PhD
Explore Careers Outside Academia
Your Gateway For Careers Outside Academia
Explore the full list of PhD Career resources or explore these pages dedicated to different career resource types.
Community
Find others exploring careers options.
Discover a curated list of supportive online communities—ranging from Facebook groups to LinkedIn networks—designed to help academics explore new career opportunities.
Job Boards
Job boards for PhDs and academics.
Explore a curated list of job boards specifically designed to support academics transitioning into new career paths. These resources connect you with opportunities beyond academia.
Career Services
When you need extra help.
Discover a selection of paid services designed to help academics explore new career paths.
Free and Paid Events For Transitioning Academics
See upcoming events ranging from webinars, in-person events, and more!
Email afteryourphd@gmail.com for placement in the calendar.
Follow After Your PhD on Substack!
Or see a curated list of Substacks about leaving academia
Informational Interviews
After Your PhD strongly advocates for informational interviews to help academics make confident decisions in the next steps of their careers. Find people with jobs that interest you, reach out, and ask questions, that’s all there is to it with informational interviews! Read the guide here
Latest After Your PhD Blog Posts
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What You Should Know About Using Paid Career Services
Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide general guidance on paid career services. It does not explicitly endorse or oppose any specific business or organization. Many academics seek external resources […]
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What To Do If You Regret Your Advanced Degree?
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, […]
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After Your PhD Partners with Skip Job Board to Share Remote EdTech Jobs
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 […]
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HigherEd+ Becomes An Official Partner With After Your PhD
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 […]
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Are Informational Interviews the Fastest Way to Get a Job?
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 […]
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Tips For Scheduling Your First Informational Interview
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 […]