Author: Jennifer Polk
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Katie Vahey-Gaebler, Academic Advisor, Transition Q&A
Katie Vahey-Gaebler earned her PhD in higher education & student affairs leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. She’s currently an academic adviser at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is an independent consultant. About Katie Vahey-Gaebler Katie Vahey-Gaebler earned her PhD in higher education & student affairs leadership from the University of Northern Colorado.…
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10 Starter Tips on Using Twitter for Business and Pleasure
I’m a big fan of Twitter–it’s expanded both my personal and professional networks tremendously. I recently published on Medium.com some thoughts about what I’ve learned using it for my business. Twitter is one of the primary ways that I’ve grown my business over the past 3+ years. These days, most of my potential clients — for both 1-on-1 coaching and…
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Get help with your non-academic job search
I’ve now been self-employed and working as an academic, career, and life coach for more than three years. I love that I get to work independently, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I can and do work collaboratively. When I started coaching, I worried about competitors. Over time, I saw more people beginning…
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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…