How to know what jobs are really like

Here’s some common advice for folks considering going to graduate school, especially PhD programs: “Talk to the professor’s current and former students.” I suspect you… The post How to know what jobs are really like appeared first on From PhD to Life...

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Nov 01, 2021
Should you leave your PhD program?

You can always justify completing a PhD program and earning a doctorate. There are always reasons why that’s a good choice. That doesn’t make it… The post Should you leave your PhD program? appeared first on From PhD to Life.

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Oct 18, 2021
Co-working for community and accountability

I’ve always worked from home — at the desk in my bedroom, at the dining room table, or now in the corner of my apartment… The post Co-working for community and accountability appeared first on From PhD to Life.

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Oct 07, 2021
PhDTalk podcast interview

Earlier this month I joined Eva Lantsoght and Rico Massa on their podcast. I shared my story and we talked about what graduate students can… The post PhDTalk podcast interview appeared first on From PhD to Life.

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Sep 24, 2021
Departments can help students by building community

Imagine this: Your academic department hosts weekly or biweekly Zoom meetings. Each time, one former student is celebrated, their career highlighted. A current student or… The post Departments can help students by building community appeared first on...

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Sep 23, 2021
Your PhD won’t get you a good job (sorry)

One of the key texts for PhDs seeking careers outside academia is called “So What Are You Going to Do With That?” (affiliate link). I’ve… The post Your PhD won’t get you a good job (sorry) appeared first on From PhD to Life.

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Sep 16, 2021
My grad school application advice

‘tis the season for graduate school application advice. (Fun fact: The advice is often contradictory. “Reach out for prospective advisors because your relationship with your… The post My grad school application advice appeared first on From PhD to Li...

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Sep 09, 2021
What if academic job apps were less burdensome?

I’m thinking this morning about what it would be like if academic job searches in North America required a LOT less from applicants. Imagine if… The post What if academic job apps were less burdensome? appeared first on From PhD to Life.

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Sep 02, 2021