Dear PhD: Your knowledge and skills are valuable outside academia.
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Nobody warned me of this BEFORE I finished my PhD
Let's be honest, the job market can be tough. In this video, I delve into topics nobody warned me...

How To Tell Your Advisor You’re Quitting Your Ph.D. Program.
"How do I communicate to my advisor that I want to quit my Ph.D. program?" Someone asked me this...

How to tailor your resume for non-academic jobs
"Tailor your resume and cover letter for the job you want." You’ve heard this career advice two...

How this writing coach turned her Ph.D. into a business
Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/Rue4zrMaoSs Ever since I started interviewing Ph.D.s...

5 Best US Visa Options For PhD Holders
What's the best US visa for PhD holders who are non-US citizens but want to work in the US? For...

5 Tips to Survive The First Year of Your PhD
You got in and now here are five tips to survive the first year of your PhD. Everyone starts at...

3 books you should read before you start your PhD
Here are three books you should read before your start your PhD. Congratulations! You’re about to...

There are careers outside academia. Here’s what students and grad schools can do about it.
"Nobody ever told me there was anything I could do with my PhD apart from being in academia."...
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