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Cultivating a Postdoc Community
Elizabeth Eikmann and Paola Cépeda suggest practical initiatives to build postdocs’ sense of community and belonging.
Grad School Doesn’t Stop for a Crisis
Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.
Looking for an International Research Job?
For U.S.-trained scientists searching for early-career research opportunities in other countries, Sonali Majumdar suggests some approaches to consider.
A Timeline for Job Search Success
Job searching is a lot like house hunting—to be ready to jump on the right opportunity when it arises, you’ll need to start preparing early, Ashley Brady writes.
What Happens When You Read a Job Description With a Growth Mindset?
New career possibilities can open up when you start with the bias toward “I’m qualified,” Rachel Bernard writes.
Student Activism for Skill Development
In advocating for a cause, graduate students can find opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and practice transferable skills, Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan writes.
Going Independent
How can Ph.D.s decide if a freelance or independent consultant path is right for them? Jessica Taylor and Desiree Barron-Callaci offer insight.
From Close Reading to Career Advising
Laura Evers and Emily Sferra Kapela offer advice for how to transition from an English Ph.D. program to a role in career development.