Leaving Academia In Times of Turmoil w/Dr. Karen Kelsky
This webinar will show you how to prepare for a non-academic job, even if you’re still in graduate school, updated for COVID19 conditions. We start with the emerging COVID19 job market conditions, and the feelings of fear, grief and loss that accompany the need to move on. Then, we’ll confront the incorrect belief held by many Ph.D.s (especially in the arts and humanities) that you don’t have any skills for non-academic jobs. I help you see the multitude of skills you have, and how to identify and mobilize them for jobs outside the academy. We’ll cover: Obstacles to imagining a non-academic career; Expanding your career imagination, Identifying your translatable skills, Tips for the non-academic cover letter and resume, Resources for the job seeker; The DIY career.
$35
Starting Your Own Small Consulting Business w/Dr. Karen Kelsky
Dr. Karen explains the mental and logistical hurdles attendant upon leaving the academy to start your own business. Discusses identifying a niche, choosing a name, finding an audience, and using basic technology for blogging, websites, and invoicing. Plus content on taxes and policies. Special attention to social media marketing. Academics tend to be risk-averse–this webinar helps you lower the barrier to striking out on your own.
$100
The Next Chapter: Moving on After Career Shocks and Grief
(Presented by Dr. Tamara Yakaboski)
Whether you’ve been pushed out, laid off, or just see the writing on the wall, navigating career grief is a real and necessary process for anyone in academia. This workshop provides a roadmap to process career shock and grief, redefine your professional identity, and take practical steps toward a new path—without shame, panic, or regret. We address shocks to self-worth, purpose, and identity, managing the grief, and practical strategies to move on effectively.
Tamara Yakaboski, PhD integrates her expertise as a scholar of higher education as a resilience coach and leadership consultant, to help academics and professionals bridge the gap between what was and what’s next.
$50
Know Your Value, Build Your Brand, w Dr. Alexis Charles
This webinar will help you feel confident about taking the leap into new professional realms. We’ll explore how to reframe your academic identity by identifying and articulating your transferable skills. You’ll then learn how to craft a compelling personal brand statement that showcases your unique strengths and sets you apart in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re transitioning to industry, nonprofit, or entrepreneurship, this webinar will equip you with the tools to confidently present yourself and your capabilities.
Bio: Dr. Alexis Charles is a passionate advocate for empowering individuals to confidently navigate their career paths. As a Program Manager in Learning and Development at Meta, Alexis leads the strategy and curriculum design for Meta’s tech onboarding programs. Before her role at Meta, Alexis worked as the Blended Learning Manager at the Obama Foundation. There, she led a talented team of instructional designers and managed a national leadership development program for young adults. Her career journey also includes serving as the Education Lead at LeanIn.Org, where she crafted educational materials aimed at challenging gender bias. Alexis holds a PhD in Modern Thought and Literature from Stanford University, an MA in American Studies from Columbia University, and a BA in English from the University of Southern California.
$50
Elevate Your Professional Presence Online: Putting Your Best Digital Foot Forward, w Dr. Alexis Charles
This webinar will teach you how to transform your online presence and stand out on LinkedIn. I’ll share the tips I learned from professional recruiters to show you the essential elements of a stellar LinkedIn profile that capture attention and showcase your unique value. Discover how to translate your academic achievements into a compelling professional narrative that resonates with employers outside of academia. We’ll use real LinkedIn profiles as case studies, and you’ll leave with strategies that you can implement immediately.
$50
Network Confidently for Your Career Transition, w Dr. Alexis Charles
Networking can often feel intimidating or disingenuous, but it doesn’t have to be. In this webinar, we will demystify the networking process and provide you with effective, authentic strategies for connecting with professionals in your desired field—both online and in person. Discover techniques that make networking feel natural and enjoyable rather than daunting. Gain insights into how to navigate conferences, workshops, and informal gatherings with confidence. Get the tips and tools you need to expand your professional network successfully.
$50
LinkedIn Without Fear-An Intro For Academics w/Sonia Michaels
Academics have a love-hate relationship with LinkedIn–we know we need it, but we don’t have to like it! In this webinar, I will help you get past the overwhelm, understand the essentials of setting up and using LinkedIn effectively, and make the most of the opportunities that it can offer. All with an eye to the challenges of presenting achievements from academia to potential non-academic jobs and employers. Sonia Michaels is a Senior Lecturer at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
$25
Targeting Your Skills for a Post-ac Career w Dr. Margy Horton
Confronts the incorrect belief held by many Ph.D.s (especially in the humanities) that they don’t have any skills for non-academic jobs. In fact, you have loads of skills, you just haven’t learned to identify and name them as such, and learn to mobilize them for jobs outside the academy. Dr. Margy Horton gives you a list of 100 possible skills to consider, and walks you through a set of techniques to rewrite your record to be legible for non-academic jobs.