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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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  • 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…

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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…

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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…

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  • Are you attending my career conference for PhDs?

    Registration is now open! Click here. Or learn more about the conference at BeyondProf.com. And here’s who you’ll see on Day 1, Career Day:

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