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Career Coaching for PhDs

The most comprehensive support can be found in the PhD Career Clarity Program. Many of my clients have found the space of a 1-on-1 consultation is a great fit for their career search needs. Read testimonials.

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Polk. Since 2013, I’ve helped professors and PhDs get crystal clear on what you want to do after academia. Read Jen’s bio.

Grad Students
Creating My Own Path
Online Presence and Networking
Career Search 1-on-1s
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Jen Polk, PhD

To Grad School, or Not To Grad School

A 1-on-1 session for prospective PhD students. And, for doctoral students considering leaving their PhD program.

Should I finish my PhD? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you can have support to better understand your own motivations and needs.

Or, if you’re thinking about heading to grad school. If you’re asking the question: Should I do a PhD? Schedule your consultation with Jen today.

Book your Grad Student session with Jen
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Create Your Own Path
Starting a business, self-employment, and side hustles

Are you interested in starting your own business? Have you started or dreamed about having a side hustle? This 1-on-1 session with Jen is for people exploring self-employment, especially when you’re still in academia but considering another path.

Book your Create Your Own Path session with Jen
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Online Presence and LinkedIn
Networking for your career search

You’re on the job market considering or in the process of leaving academia. How can you use your online presence and what people find about you online for your career search as a PhD? Schedule your 1-on-1 session with Jen on networking, LinkedIn, and your digital footprint.

Book your Online Presence and Networking session with Jen

I also team up with Jennifer van Alstyne of The Academic Designer on VIP Days for your online presence when you’re on the job market. Email me if you’re interested in an Online Presence VIP Day.

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Get the best of both worlds with the PhD Career Clarity Program + (3) 1-on-1 Sessions with Dr. Jennifer Polk.

Join the Program with 1-on-1 sessions (Pay in Full)
Join the Program with 1-on-1 sessions (Pay over 6 months)
About the PhD Career Clarity Program
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