From PhD to Life blog
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The next (scary!) step for me: building a formal community
How is it that I am more than three years into this job and I still feel like a n00b? Well, I know why –…
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Transition Q & A: Katie Vahey-Gaebler
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
Getting to work collaboratively with others has been a pleasant surprise for my in my coaching career. I’m excited to be opening up this new opportunity…
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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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Transition Q & A: Adam Sanford
Adam Sanford earned his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2012 and now works as an academic coach, writer, and adjunct…
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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
Transitions, unlike changes, are a psychological response. It takes time for us to adjust mentally and emotionally to new circumstances, and the process often ends…
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Transition Q & A: Rebecca Dirnfeld
Rebecca Dirnfeld joined Ryerson University’s career centre in September 2014, and acts as a career consultant in the faculty of science. She holds an MA…
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Transition Q & A: 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…