Work with Jennifer Polk | Career Support for PhDs

My work is primarily for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who are considering careers beyond academia, actively making that transition, or figuring out what comes next after leaving.

I can also help you think through whether leaving academia is right for you. I do not provide academic job-market coaching or support aimed at securing or advancing within academic roles.

I also work with universities and other organizations to provide interactive workshops and talks for PhD students, postdocs, faculty members, and other graduate degree holders.

Choose the option that sounds most useful right now, or email me if you’re still deciding, Jen@FromPhDToLife.com

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How to Get a Great Job Outside Academia Webinar

Get an introduction to how I approach career clarity and job searching for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs. You’ll learn something useful and get a sense of whether my advice and style are a good fit for you.

Bring a focused question, challenge, or decision related to leaving academia, pursuing work beyond it, or navigating your career after you’ve left. We’ll use our hour to help you think more clearly, make sense of your options, and decide on practical next steps.

60 minutes • Zoom • US$225

PhD Career Clarity Program

A six-month program for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who want to clarify what they want beyond academia, explore realistic possibilities, and move toward a new career direction with coaching, community, and a step-by-step process.

Workshops & Speaking

Interactive online workshops and talks for PhD students, postdocs, faculty members, and other researchers. Topics include career clarity and decision-making, designing a job search beyond academia, communicating professional value, interviewing, networking, and professional visibility.

Tell me a little about what’s going on and what you want help with. If I’m not the right person—or I think a different option would make more sense—I’ll tell you.

Jen@FromPhDToLife.com

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