This is short and sweet because the election has destroyed my focus. Here is a new book about leaving the academy. It's by Christopher Catarine and it's called Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide. It's really good. Don't be put off by … [Read more...] about An Excellent New Book on Leaving the Academy
Careers Outside
#Dispatches: How Many Jobs In Your Field & What Will You Do?
#Dispatches From the Frontlines series crowdsources questions to get a broad indication of how our readers are coping with various challenges.The question this week: How many jobs are open in your field this year, and what do you plan to do--hang … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: How Many Jobs In Your Field & What Will You Do?
The Academy Is The Grift
Last week in my Starting a Small Business webinar Q&A, somebody asked me, what was your biggest surprise in starting a business beyond what you have shared in the webinar? I was startled by the question, and struggled to answer it for a … [Read more...] about The Academy Is The Grift
Resume Writing: Creating a Cohesive Story, Part I – Postac Post
Today’s post is by our marvelous and insightful postac coach, Dr. Maggie Gover. You can schedule a consult with her. Learn more about that here. Dr. Maggie Gover's career is dedicated to helping students successfully complete their graduate … [Read more...] about Resume Writing: Creating a Cohesive Story, Part I – Postac Post
Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Emma Friesen
We continue with our new column, featuring interviews with PhDs who have charted a course unrelated to the tenure track, putting academia squarely in the rearview mirror. Our hope is that seeing and hearing from a wide range of PhDs who are … [Read more...] about Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Emma Friesen
Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Winnie Chang
We continue with our new column, featuring interviews with PhDs who have charted a course unrelated to the tenure track, putting academia squarely in the rearview mirror. Our hope is that seeing and hearing from a wide range of PhDs who are … [Read more...] about Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Winnie Chang
Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Dr. Christopher Cornthwaite
We continue with our new column, featuring interviews with PhDs who have charted a course unrelated to the tenure track, putting academia squarely in the rearview mirror. Our hope is that seeing and hearing from a wide range of PhDs who are … [Read more...] about Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Dr. Christopher Cornthwaite
Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Dr. Samantha Snively
Today we are pleased to feature Dr. Samantha Snively. I'm a writer in the UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations office. I write customized philanthropic proposals to individual donors giving above $1m as well as executive communications and … [Read more...] about Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Dr. Samantha Snively
Ivory Tower in The Rearview Mirror: Dr. Rachel Horak
We continue with our new column, featuring interviews with PhDs who have charted a course unrelated to the tenure track, putting academia squarely in the rearview mirror. Our hope is that seeing and hearing from a wide range of PhDs who are … [Read more...] about Ivory Tower in The Rearview Mirror: Dr. Rachel Horak
Ivory Tower In the Rear-View Mirror — Dr. Henry Ngo
We continue with our new column, "Ivory Towers In The Rearview Mirror," featuring interviews with PhDs who have charted a course unrelated to the tenure track, putting academia squarely in the rearview mirror. Our hope is that seeing and hearing … [Read more...] about Ivory Tower In the Rear-View Mirror — Dr. Henry Ngo