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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…

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    Job Search Workshop with Brandy Simula, PhD
  • 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…

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    SEPhD Drop-In Group Strategy Sessions this September
  • How to Use Zoom for Virtual Meetings

    Instructions for beginners on the free plan. At the start of the global pandemic I started drafting a Zoom Basics document and it saw thousands…

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    How to Use Zoom for Virtual Meetings
  • 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…

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    Where Else Do PhDs Work at Universities? An Alt-Ac List
  • Dragos Popa, Manager at Health Canada, Transition Q&A

    About Dragos Popa Dragos Popa earned his PhD from Carleton University in political science. He is now a seasoned leader within the Government of Canada,…

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  • Rebecca Dirnfeld, Career Consultant Transition Q&A

    About Rebecca Dirnfeld Rebecca Dirnfeld joined Ryerson University’s career centre in September 2014, and acts as a career consultant in the faculty of science. Additionally,…

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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…

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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…

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  • Mike Commito, Director of Applied Research and Innovation, Transition Q&A

    About Mike Commito Mike Commito earned his PhD in history from McMaster University. He’s now the director of applied research and innovation at Cambrian College…

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