Author: Jennifer Polk
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Why it’s good to hit the summer reset button
I recently started working again after taking a month off. It was great to relax, and it gave me a new perspective of some of my working habits that need to change. Among the reasons why I wanted to take a break this summer was that my work-life balance was out of whack. I work
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Adam Sanford, Academic Coach, Transition Q&A
About Adam Sanford Adam Sanford works as an academic coach, writer, and adjunct instructor. He earned his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2012. Follow him on Twitter @undergradeasier and find him on the web at www.undergradeasier.com. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I started my graduate
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#VitaeWednesday: Maren & Jen’s 7 Tips for Going Beyond the Professoriate
Here’s the recording of the webinar I did with Maren Wood last week! Maren shared her research on academic hiring and career outcomes for PhDs, and then we gave our 7 tips for successfully transitioning to work beyond the professoriate. Watch it here! And download your free handout here.
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Career transitions don’t happen overnight
In the three years I’ve worked as a career and life coach, and through the years of my own transition, I’ve learned lots about the process of changing careers. What fascinates me most are the thoughts and feelings that accompany such a shift. When I talk about transition with my clients and others, I often
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Susan Marie Martin, International Educator, Transition Q&A
About Susan Marie Martin Susan Marie Martin earned her PhD in applied social studies from University College Cork, National University of Ireland. She’s currently an international educator at a private school in the Middle East, and an independent academic and researcher. Find her online at http://susanmariemartin.weebly.com and follow her on social media @smariem13. What did you hope for
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Where Do PhDs Work Outside the Academy?
In a recent post on Medium.com, I talk about various industries and positions PhDs are equipped to work in and share some of my favourite (free!) resources for exploring your career. What often slows PhD-holders down in their career transition is a lack of knowledge about the diverse places others in their position have ended up
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Lindy Ledohowski, CEO, Transition Q&A
About Lindy Ledohowski Lindy Ledohowski earned her PhD in English, focusing on contemporary Canadian literature and ethnic identity politics, at the University of Toronto, and did a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Ottawa; she serves on the board of trustees for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, is a member of the Institute of Corporate
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3rd annual Beyond the Professoriate, the online career conference for PhDs
Update: Late registration is available through 3 June 2016! Are you registered yet for this year’s Beyond Professoriate online conference (7 and 14 May, 2016)? All events are online and can be viewed live or afterwards. Beyond the Professoriate is a highlight of my year. I find the concentrated focus of the conference a great immersion into
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Help for Academics Thinking Beyond the Professoriate
I recently had the chance to talk with Daniel Fincke on his Patheos.com blog, “Camels with Hammers,” about the general struggle of finding a postacademic career, and the upcoming Beyond the Professoriate online conference: Working as a professor is most often referred to as being a professor. Your identity becomes wrapped up in what you do. When you
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Adam Bishop, Translator, Transition Q&A
Adam Bishop earned his PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto in 2011. He’s currently a translator, proofreader, editor, and researcher. Find him on Twitter @AdammBishop. What did you hope for in terms of employment as you completed your PhD? I had the same goal as all my PhD student friends – find a teaching