Author: Jennifer Polk
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Bring Me to Your Campus, Virtually
Are you looking to bring a guest speaker or facilitator to your students, postdocs, or members? I enjoy putting together and delivering professional development presentations and workshops for graduate students and PhDs. During the pandemic, I’m available for talks, workshops, and interactive presentations via webinar or online meeting. General topics include How to prepare for…
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These books will help your job search, PhDs
Over the years I’ve read and, uh, put on my shelf lots of books written by PhDs and other professionals that are great resources for any graduate job search. I recently updated my list and published it as a separate resource page: Recommended Reading. The first books I read that helped me include William Bridges’…
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SEPhD Drop-In Group Strategy Sessions, October 2020
We’ve had a couple successful SEPhD DIGSS so far in September, the next one is sold out, and that means it’s time to think about October! Join me for engaging, action-oriented discussions all about your business and what you need to do to move forward. Bring your needs, concerns, or business wonderings — or just come…
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Sunny Chan, Co-Op Program Specialist, Transition Q&A
Her biggest piece of advice? You absolutely must take the lead for yourself. Sunny Chan is an English PhD who works as a co-op program specialist at Ryerson University.
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Job Search Workshop with Brandy Simula, PhD
Participate in this interactive workshop to develop individualized strategies for flourishing during job searches for traditional faculty positions and diverse careers in and beyond the academy.
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SEPhD Drop-In Group Strategy Sessions this September
Drop-In Group Strategy Sessions, September 2020 Self-Employed PhD is back, sort of! Join me this September for engaging, action-oriented discussions all about your business and what you need to do to move forward. Bring your needs, concerns, or business wonderings — or just come for the conversation. I will start by asking participants what they want to…
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Where Else Do PhDs Work at Universities? An Alt-Ac List
You know PhDs work at universities as postdocs, professors, and contingent instructors. But what else do they do? Learn more about great job options for PhDs from all backgrounds.
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PhDetectives report sheds light on Canadian PhD skills
Rebecca Maymon of Adoc Talent Management explains how the PhD employment landscape is shifting.
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From PhD to Life discussions, April 2020
Join me for free live online Q&As with me and guests! I’ll collect questions and comments in advance and during each meeting. If there’s lots of interest, I will update folks who signed up with details about topics we’ll cover in each meeting. My aim is to make these conversations more cohesive than not. Sign…
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Standout moments from your past can help define your future
If your job search is falling flat, try remembering a moment when you felt most energized or engaged – this will give you valuable insight into yourself.