My recent experience in job hunting has taught me that graduate students who pursue their PhDs, but who want to transition to a non-academic career face plenty of challenges. We have plenty of marketable skills and experiences in teaching, researching and writing, but for many in the private, public and non-profit sectors, that isn't high on their radar screen. We are very qualified candidates who are large on skills, but short on the practical, resume experiences many employers look for first. As such, I have decided to start a new website,
After Academia, to discuss our plight and hopefully offer advice and solutions to the thousands of transitioning PhD students who need a little guidance. In this site, we will offer timely news and discussion, resources, job listings and hopefully much, much more. So check it out!
http://afteracademics.blogspot.com.
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