How to Pivot to a Nonacademic Job Search
Be curious and open-minded about your options, and network, network, network.
.... "In my work with graduate students and postdocs, I encourage them to consider both faculty and industry options, and to start doing so early on in their doctoral study. But when it comes time to actually apply for jobs, it’s best to tackle one labor sector at a time. You can find no shortage of advice on how to search for faculty positions. So my focus here is on how to pivot, once you have set your sights on a career outside of higher education. Nonacademic careers are not monolithic." [...]
For the full article, visit: https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-to-pivot-to-a-nonacademic-job-search
Modified on November 18, 2025