Finding a Job You’ll Love: For Doctoral Students and Postdocs

Last year, the Center for Graduate Career Success conducted a survey of 3,500 PhDs. We learned that the vast majority of PhDs fear that a non-academic job will be less rewarding and intellectually stimulating than being a professor.

We know from our research that PhDs are able to forge meaningful and impactful careers in all industries and sectors. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find a nonacademic career where they will thrive, engage in meaningful work, ad be connected to people and projects that matter to them.

Workshop attendees will be able to:

• Describe how non-academic careers provide intellectual and rewarding work for PhDs.
• Illustrate how values and motivators can be career hooks.
• Recognize the importance of identifying your Optimal Career Pathway.

The workshop is led by L. Maren Wood, PhD (UNC-Chapel Hill, History), Director and CEO of the Center for Graduate Career Success, a mission-driven organization that partners with universities to prepare master’s and doctoral students for career success.

After the session, please stay for lunch with Maren and the Graduate School staff!