Episode 16: Overqualified or Underqualified. Which is it, and what to do about it.

06/16/21 • 17 min

PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they're also told that they don't have enough experience. So, which is it? Are we underqualified or overqualified?
In this episode, Maren breaks down this conundrum and provides concrete strategies for you to overcome this obstacle in your job search.

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Episode 15: 3 Misconceptions about professional work that hold PhDs back in their job search

We talk a lot on this podcast about how myths and assumptions that are widely dispersed in academia keep PhDs from making a career transition. In this episode, Maren unpacks three of the most common misconceptions about professional work that keep PhDs back in their job search: negative assumptions about businesses; a belief that the PhD credential will open doors; not recognizing that professional careers can be just as specialized and difficult as academic careers.
Using the skills that you've developed during graduate school, and tapping in to your growing professional network, you can discover ways to overcome these misconceptions and launch a great career.

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Episode 17: Why a job search process is so important for PhDs leaving the academy.

Too many PhDs make the costly mistake of submitting resumes to online job postings. But, even for the best resume, less than 8% of resumes ever receive a response. If you're spending your time submitting resumes to online job postings instead of networking, you'll be frustrated and unsuccessful.
Beyond Prof has developed a proven process, and a curriculum, to help PhDs move through the job search with purpose and strategy. In this episode, Maren talks about how the process works, and shares stores of PhDs who did, and did not, follow the 4 step process.