Sabine Hikel

Leaving Academia

Biography

Sabine Hikel defended her doctoral dissertation on a Friday and started her non-academic job the following Monday. Three years later, she's happy to be writing, researching, podcasting and sometimes producing radio.

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5 Networking Strategies

Nov 20, 2009

Think you don't know anyone outside higher ed who can help your job search? Sabine Hikel says you do.

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Those Humanities Ph.D.'s

Nov 11, 2009

Sabine Hikel considers the implications of a major study and what its findings suggest for doctoral students who may want other options.

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Alternate Angles

Sep 28, 2009

You can finish your dissertation and also get ready for non-academic careers, writes Sabine Hikel.

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Use Social Media

Sep 2, 2009

Sabine Hikel offers a guide to online networking for the post-academic.

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No Limits

Aug 14, 2009

Your dissertation topic doesn't need to frame your job search, writes Sabine Hikel.

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When Should You Quit?

Jul 20, 2009

Sabine Hikel considers the balance sheet on various times to cut your losses and look for a new career path.

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