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. Muravchick.
Aurora is designed to help students explore career options and learn strategies they need to find non-faculty careers.
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.
“Throughout grad school, I always thought about how I could leverage my research, writing, analytical, and communication skills if an academic job never panned out.”
What was your first post-PhD job?
My first job was a policy analyst position for Northern Policy Institute, a think tank focused on providing evidence-based solutions for northern Ontario. I sta...Rebecca Maymon of Adoc Talent Management explains how the PhD employment landscape is shifting.
Your career is unique to you
Most of the people telling you something will be good for your career are well intentioned. They are not delib...It’s reassuringly self-aware – and frankly, exciting – to hear someone reflect on how part of their career path made them who they are.
A detailed plan can help you decide when and what opportunities to say yes to and, more importantly, which to say no to.
Don’t wait until you are actively looking for a job to identify your transferable skills.
Put yourself front and centre in your career planning.
You will need people, both inside and outside of the academy, to help you be successful and keep you grounded.
An exploration of some of the nuances between postsecondary education in the two countries, as well as some of the intangibles that are often not thought about.
Campus and community life
The location of a university can have an impact on its campus life and its relationship to the surrounding community. If you are in a town whose population swells with the start of the academic year (e.g., Ann Arbor, Michigan or Kingston, Ontario) v...Connecting with others in your field can offer job search insights, networking opportunities and a chance to learn about different career paths.