“What can I do now to get ready for my career after graduate school?”

This is a question I get a lot from people who want to be as prepared as possible for seeking a job inside or outside of academia after the PhD.

Remember that you aren’t your degree or your discipline. You are “with a PhD,” not “a PhD.” […] What tasks are you doing when you feel energized, what skills have you developed during these moments? You are you with, where are you, how are you being, etc? Answers to these questions will give you great information about the skills and tasks you enjoy using, that matter to you, and engage you.

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You may be ready to join my PhD Career Clarity Program. Most people start with this free webinar.

For Professors, Postdocs, and Other Overworked, Underappreciated PhDs Ready to Change Careers
After this free 80-minute training you will know how to focus on what’s important instead of letting academia dictate your future; job search strategically without wasting time trying to follow advice that doesn’t apply; apply for the right jobs, ones that let you do what you love without burnout
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