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Preparing Proactively for a Postdoc
These are some actions a Ph.D. student can take to pave the way for a positive postdoc experience, Chris Smith writes.
How Your Ph.D. Prepares You to Be an Entrepreneur
You can deploy skills you develop as a grad student and postdoc in a variety of careers, including working for a start-up or founding your own, Chris Smith writes.
The Career Benefits of Volunteer Engagement
You can use such opportunities to network, develop skills outside your comfort zone, try bold things and contribute to society, writes Chris Smith.
Expand Your Postdoc Possibilities
For students who are about to complete their Ph.D. and wondering whether to postdoc or not to postdoc, Brian J. Rybarczyk and Chris Smith highlight some helpful resources.
Overcoming Your Career Exploration Fears: Part 2
Eric Vaughn and Chris Smith advise on how to execute a plan that helps you advance toward your career goals.
Overcoming Your Career Exploration Fears: Part I
In this first of two pieces, Chris Smith and Eric Vaughn provide a framework for future success, highlighting the benefits of engaging with yourself and others.
What Data Tell Us About Landing a Faculty Job
Surveying recent applicants has provided insights into five key factors for success, writes Chris Smith.
Enduring Skills and the Future of Work
No one succeeds alone, writes Chris Smith, so graduate students should focus on building human skills in order to advance in their careers.