Career Development

Join this webinar from Beyond the Professoriate - a service the Moody School subscribes to on behalf of graduate students and postdocs!

Now more than ever, PhDs work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training to build meaningful careers after their degree or postdoc. But making the transition takes time -- most job searches take 6+ months to explore career options, build a network, and apply strategically to postings. So what can you do today to set yourself up for a successful job search?

Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how PhDs can make the most out of the PhD Career Training Platform. Access means you don't have to navigate the job search alone -- you have access to a research-informed toolkit designed specifically to support graduate students and postdocs in both academic and nonacademic job searches.

This webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required. Note that you must register directly on the Beyond the Professoriate Website (link below):

https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-training-platform/

Join this webinar from Beyond the Professoriate - a service the Moody School Subscribes to on behalf of graduate students and postdocs!

Most doctoral students and postdocs pursue a PhD with the goal of becoming a university professor. But today's academic job market is highly competitive and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances, and career goals evolve, it's important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs. In today's creative economy, PhDs are thriving in a wide range of roles--both within and beyond academia.

So how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you? How do you make a confident, informed decision about what career path to pursue?

Join the BeyondProf team for this webinar for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: How do I know if pursuing a faculty position is the right choice for me? How long should I stay on the academic job market? How do I evaluate whether my goals and values align with a faculty career? What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path?

The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required. Note that you must register directly on the Beyond the Professoriate Website (link below):

https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-faculty-job/

Join this webinar from Beyond the Professoriate - a service the Moody School subscribes to on behalf of graduate students and postdocs!

PhDs are driven to build careers that offer impact, purpose, and intellectual challenge--they want careers where they can apply their skills and continue growing. And in today's creative economy, there are countless opportunities for smart researchers outside academia. But how do you find a career path in industry that's the right fit for YOU?

Join the BeyondProf team for this webinar where you'll learn how to begin identifying career pathways that align with your interest, values, and strengths. We'll discuss how you can turn career exploration into a manageable and empowering process.

This virtual session is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: How do I find a career that aligns with my unique backgrounds, skills, and goals? How do I evaluate if a job or field is a good fit for me? Once I've identified career options, where do I begin my job search?

This webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required. Note that you must register directly on the Beyond the Professoriate Website (link below):

https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-explore-career-options/

Join this webinar from Beyond the Professoriate - a service the Moody School subscribes to on behalf of graduate students and postdocs!

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform--and an essential tool for PhDs exploring careers beyond academia. If you're new to LinkedIn or unsure how to use it effectively in an industry job search, this webinar is for you.

You'll learn how to create a compelling profile that clearly communicates who you are, where you're headed, and the value you bring to nonacademic employers. We'll also walk through how to tailor your profile as you move through different stages of your career exploration and job search.Register for this webinar with the BeyondProf team to gain the tools and confidence to present yourself professionally on LinkedIn.

This virtual session is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: Why is LinkedIn important for my nonacademic job search? How do I write an effective "About" section that highlights my skills and goals? How should my LinkedIn profile evolve throughout the job search process?

This webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required. Note that you must register directly on the Beyond the Professoriate Website (link below):

https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-linkedin-for-industry/

Join this webinar from Beyond the Professoriate - a service the Moody School subscribes to on behalf of graduate students and postdocs!

PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they're also told that they don't have enough experience. So, which is it? Join the BeyondProf team for this webinar on how to break down the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering: How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers? How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions? How can I prove I'm a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience?

This webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required. Note that you must register directly on the Beyond the Professoriate Website (link below):

https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-overqualified-or-underqualified/