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  • Sarah Lockyer, Forensic Anthropologist, Transition Q&A

    About Sarah Lockyer Sarah Lockyer, an Acadian from New Brunswick, earned her PhD in bioarchaeology at Bournemouth University in the U.K. She is now the…

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  • Anaïs Bertrand-Dansereau, Researcher, Transition Q&A

    You do not have to accept the labour conditions that have become the norm in universities, even if you are passionate about research and teaching.

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  • Sarah Culpeper, HR Generalist, Transition Q&A

    About Sarah Culpeper Sarah Culpeper earned her PhD at the University of Virginia in critical and comparative studies in music. She’s now an HR generalist,…

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  • Hayley Furlong, Research Program Officer, Transition Q&A

    “Fundamentally my overarching objective is to support researchers in driving their research program via securing national, European, or international funding awards and grants,” says Hayley…

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  • How one non-profit provides PhDs with valuable work experience in medical affairs

    “The traits and abilities which make medical science liaisons successful are the same that make a successful doctoral or postdoctoral scientist,” says the founder of…

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  • Addressing the academia-first mentality in PhD programs

    While individual initiative is vital, a larger cultural shift is needed. A guest post by Jonathan Malloy and Loleen Berdahl.

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  • What Colour Is Your Parachute, PhD? Book Review

    No one book can cover everything a job seeker might find useful to know, but with that in mind, Parachute is an excellent resource for…

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  • Rose Muravchick, Assistant Director, Transition Q&A

    Moving from a PhD in religious studies to working at a teaching and learning centre has sparked an interest in communications and marketing for Dr.…

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  • Helen Kang, Healthcare Communication Consultant, Transition Q&A

    Helen Kang earned her PhD in sociology, with a focus on medical sociology and history, from Simon Fraser University. She is now a self-employed consultant…

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    Helen Kang, Healthcare Communication Consultant, Transition Q&A
  • Does a PhD actually make a difference in a non-academic work environment?

    The degree will probably not get you the job, but hiring managers will recognize that you have critical thinking and project management skills, says one…

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