Episode 18: What I really love is teaching ...

07/14/21 • 15 min

So many PhDs remain in academia because they love teaching. But what they fail to realize is that teaching isn't their passion: they have interests, passions, and values that are met through the experience of teaching.
To dislodge ourselves from academia and move into meaningful professional careers requires that we examine what truly energizes us about the work we're doing now. Do you love mentoring and advising? Strategic conversations? Curriculum design?
In this episode, Maren talks about the importance of spending time in the Discovery stage so that you can clearly articulate who you are, what you love, and what energizes you about your teaching, so you can imagine a life outside of the classroom.

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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.

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Episode 19: 3 Qualities You Need to Have to Succeed in Your Career Transition

Have you ever wondered what seperates people who make the career transition from people who don't? Often times, it comes down to hard work and perseverance. But there are three additional qualities that PhDs need to cultivate in order to make a career change and thrive in the professional workforce.
In this episode, Maren shares with you what these three essential qualities are, and why they are so important to your job search.