There’s no easy answer to knowing what you can do with your PhD. Some roles may require a PhD in fields like biomedical sciences, or in other roles like marketing that is not the case —experience matters.
The best approach to finding the career options that you can do with PhD is the following:
- You can start by going on Twitter/X or LinkedIn and searching for keywords related to your degree and similar fields. For instance, if you have a history degree, search for people with history PhDs who don’t work as professors.
- Check out profiles of people with that background to see their current and past job titles. This will help you understand what opportunities are realistically available.
- For roles that interest you, reach out and ask for quick video chats and request an informational interview.
You might find that this approach is just as effective as working with a career coach or a career center.
Plus, you’ll be networking—some of those people might even reach out to you when their companies have openings.
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