How to Decide Between an Academic and Nonacademic Career (Beyond the Professoriate)

PhDs build careers in every part of the economy — industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. A faculty career is only one of many paths available to PhDs seeking meaningful and intellectually engaging work.

But how do you determine which career pathway is right for you?

This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs through the key questions, frameworks, and strategies you need to clarify your values, identify your most marketable skills, and evaluate your options — so you can make an informed decision about whether a faculty career or a nonacademic path is the right fit for you.

• Prerecorded: How to decide and what you will need to consider
• December 7: How to identify your values
• December 8: How to identify your most marketable skills
• December 9: How to build your network using on-campus resources
• December 10: Practical considerations and your decision rubric