Career Discovery Guide

This 70+ page, interactive guide takes past, present, and future PhDs through the process of finding a career outside of academia. Backed by data from 100+ interviews with PhDs in non-academic careers, this guide is here to support you in your career discovery journey, and it is jam-packed with resources!
 
What’s Inside:
Reflection prompts
North Star visualization worksheet 
Career and life synchrony exercises
Transferable skills worksheet 
Experience review template
10 featured career paths, their descriptions, and quotes 
Potential pathways to these 10 career paths + advice from PhDs currently in that career path
Tips for creating a LinkedIn account
Sample cold outreach email and LinkedIn message for informational interview requests
Informational interview template
Career assessment template
Upskilling worksheet 
Tips for crafting your elevator pitch + an example elevator pitch
Storytelling exercise
Goal setting and tracking
Letter to self
The biggest piece of advice from 100+ PhDs in careers outside of academia
60-Day Career Discovery Challenge
Career discovery bingo
Quotes and advice from PhDs who have gotten non-academic careers
 
From reflection on your goals to exploring potential careers to preparing yourself as a competitive candidate, you will be given actionable skills, advice, and tools to help you land a fulfilling career. Enjoy!