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: Cecilia Fenech
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Executive Function and Mental Load – Guest Post
Today's post is by our marvelous and insightful postac coach, Dr. Maggie Gover. This is not a postac post per se, but I want you to know more about her in case this speaks to you and you'd like to schedule a consult with her. Learn more about that … [Read more...] about Executive Function and Mental Load – Guest Post
Ivory Towers in the Rearview Mirror: Dr. Chantelle
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. Chantelle
Post Ac: Best Practice for Cover Letters
Another in our "Best-Of-Postac" series, showcasing our splendid team of postac coaches who can work with you, and the advice they've provided over the years to the blog. In our COVID19 higher ed collapse, finding new income streams outside the … [Read more...] about Post Ac: Best Practice for Cover Letters
#Dispatches: COVID Career Impacts, 2 – Immediate Impacts and Planning for the Future
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we posted the question: How has COVID19 impacted your career planning? We got 70+ responses in the first 24 hours! In … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: COVID Career Impacts, 2 – Immediate Impacts and Planning for the Future
#Dispatches: How Has COVID19 Impacted Your Career Planning, Part I: Leaving the Academy
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we posted the question: How has COVID19 impacted your career planning? We got 70+ responses in the first 24 hours! In … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: How Has COVID19 Impacted Your Career Planning, Part I: Leaving the Academy
“Transferrable Skills” Are a Lie – Postac Advice
In the face of the COVID19 crisis and 2020 academic job market collapse I will be re-posting the best of our post-academic transition content each week, to 1) help you envision ways of moving on with your PhD, and 2) get to know some of our splendid … [Read more...] about “Transferrable Skills” Are a Lie – Postac Advice
Beyond Tenurecentrism (COVID19 Best-Of-Postac Help)
Starting today I will be re-posting the best of our post-academic transition content each week, to 1) help you envision ways of moving on with your PhD in the face of the COVID19 crisis and 2020 academic job market collapse, and 2) get to know some … [Read more...] about Beyond Tenurecentrism (COVID19 Best-Of-Postac Help)
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