The final phase of any doctoral program invariably brings questions about the academic and research job market – and whether and how to seek a postdoc position as an employment goal. A recent international survey revealed ongoing anxieties about the postdoc experience … Read more

Approximately 1.9 million academics use LinkedIn as a networking tool and as an alternative place to list CV material. While the number of academics on Twitter is not quite so high, in recent years, both PhD students and young academics … Read more

82% of hiring managers prefer to hire people with direct industry experience. So what do you do if you don’t have any linear work experience? You make sure you have an effective job search strategy. Join Beyond Graduate School Founder … Read more

As a Master’s student, your internship or practicum can play a critical role in shaping your future career. Internships or practicums can help you gain direct linear work experience, hone your skills, and give you a competitive edge… if you … Read more

Are you submitting resumes to online job postings but hearing nothing back? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 8% of resumes submitted to online job posts receive a request for an interview. Why is that? Chances are, it’s not … Read more

You started your Master’s to get ahead in your career, but job searching has been a struggle. How do you talk about your degree with employers so they see your skills and value? Much of the job search process is … Read more

This four-part series supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at all levels, especially those nearing transitional phases, to articulate and build upon professional skills acquired within and outside of academic experiences. Participants will: identify skills and competencies developed in multiple … Read more

Alumni from CIRTL programs go on to many different kinds of careers. This four-part event series features alumni from different career paths reflecting on their current work, how CIRTL prepared them for their career trajectories, and how their CIRTL experiences … Read more

The Equity in Teaching Institute (EqTI) takes place virtually or in person over two days. We are now accepting applications for the next EqTI, to be held on Wednesday, February 2 & Friday, February 4, 2022, from 9-4:30 each day. We have not yet … Read more

We will discuss a few taxes and the entities that collect your money (hint: it is not just the federal government). And walk through a basic tax return so you can see how the various types of income impact what … Read more