Land Your First Non-Academic Job: A PhD’s Guide to Career Success

Discover how your academic expertise translates to diverse career paths. This module challenges the misconception of niche skills, helping you identify transferable strengths, reframe your experience, and build confidence in your ability to succeed beyond academia.

Learn how to translate your academic expertise into valuable assets for diverse fields. This module focuses on identifying your transferable skills, understanding their relevance in industry, non-profit, public sectors, and entrepreneurship, and confidently showcasing them to unlock exciting career opportunities beyond academia.

Discover the wide range of opportunities available beyond academia. This module guides you through potential career paths in industry, non-profits, the public sector, and entrepreneurship, helping you align your skills and passions with roles that offer impact, fulfillment, and growth.

Learn how to showcase your academic expertise in a way that resonates with employers outside academia. This module covers crafting tailored resumes, compelling cover letters, and a professional online presence to highlight your transferable skills and stand out as a top candidate.

Unlock the power of professional connections to open doors beyond academia. In this module, you’ll learn strategies for building a diverse network, leveraging your existing contacts, and confidently approaching new opportunities. Whether online or in person, networking will become your key to finding roles that align with your expertise and goals.

Master the skills and strategies needed to ace interviews beyond academia. This module guides you through understanding interview formats, anticipating common questions, and framing your academic experience in ways that resonate with employers. Learn to communicate your value confidently, handle challenging questions, and leave a lasting impression that sets you apart as the ideal candidate.

Discover how to turn your academic expertise into innovative solutions and thriving ventures. This module explores the entrepreneurial mindset, identifying opportunities, and leveraging your research skills for business success. Whether you’re launching a start-up, consulting, or developing a product, you’ll learn practical strategies to transform your ideas into impactful and profitable realities.

Bridge the gap between academia and your new career path by gaining hands-on experience in your chosen sector. This module explores strategies for acquiring relevant skills and knowledge through internships, volunteering, freelancing, or side projects. Learn how to build credibility, expand your network, and position yourself as a strong candidate in your target industry.

Transitioning out of academia can be both exciting and daunting, bringing emotional and practical challenges along the way. This module offers strategies to manage self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and uncertainty while addressing logistical hurdles like financial planning and time management. Learn how to build resilience, stay focused on your goals, and navigate the journey with confidence and clarity.

Transitioning out of academia is just the beginning. This module focuses on building a fulfilling and sustainable career beyond your initial transition. Learn how to set long-term goals, develop skills for continued growth, and adapt to new challenges. Whether advancing in your chosen sector, pivoting to new opportunities, or creating lasting impact, this module equips you with strategies for success and satisfaction in your career journey.