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Life as a consultant: Learn more about Exponent (in-person)

March 20, 2023

Exponent is a scientific and engineering consulting firm, with 90 different disciplines and over 1200 employees (60% with a Ph.D. or M.D.). The Biomechanics Practice uses scientific and engineering principles to analyze human motion, loading, and injury potential in a … Continued

Why you can’t convert your CV to a resume

March 20, 2023

PhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise, simply translating their academic accomplishments from a CV into a two-page resume. But this is the wrong approach. A resume is actually a persuasive document designed to convince a … Continued

How to determine next steps in your academic career

March 20, 2023

As someone nearing the end of their PhD or postdoctoral studies, you might be thinking a lot about what’s next. Many of your peers may be thinking about the academic job market, and your own supervisor or committee members might … Continued

How to decide between an academic or nonacademic career

March 1, 2023

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, … Continued

How to decide between an academic or nonacademic career

March 1, 2023

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, … Continued

How to decide between an academic or nonacademic career

March 1, 2023

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, … Continued

How to decide between an academic or nonacademic career

March 1, 2023

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, … Continued

Focus session: What employers look for in job candidates

January 20, 2023

You started your master’s degree hoping it would open doors and advance your career. But so far applying to jobs has felt like a big “unknown,” and your job search isn’t moving forward as quickly as you’d like. You’ve submitted … Continued

Focus session: What employers look for in job candidates

January 20, 2023

You started your master’s degree hoping it would open doors and advance your career. But so far applying to jobs has felt like a big “unknown,” and your job search isn’t moving forward as quickly as you’d like. You’ve submitted … Continued

What can I do with my Ph.D.?

January 20, 2023

How can Ph.D.s build meaningful and impactful careers after their degree or postdoc? Now more than ever, Ph.D.s work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training wherever smart people are needed. But how exactly do Ph.D.s … Continued