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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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