Episode 20: Go on the academic job market this fall with confidence. Know your worth in industry.

08/04/21 • 19 min

The academic job market is awash in a sea of talent - so many PhDs competing for the same job that universities have little incentive in offering competitive offers or positive working conditions. If you say not to the academic job, there are 90 people willing to accept that offer.
You don't have to be one of those PhDs. Instead, when you go on the academic job market this fall, go on with confidence, knowing you have options. Then, if an academic opportunity comes along, you can decide if it's right for you.
Knowing you have options puts you in a position of power, and it will lesson the anxiety, stress, and fear, that too many PhDs feel when they're applying for limited academic jobs.

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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.

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Episode 21: Applying for jobs and not hearing back? Stop making these mistakes!

Are you one of the thousands of job candidates who are submitting job applications but not getting an interview? It's time to take a step back and evaluate your strategy. In this episode, Maren talks about what she's learned interviewing PhDs at Beyond the Professoriate, common mistakes people are making with their resumes and cover letters, and strategies you can take to avoid these costly mistakes.