Navigating the Postdoc’s Hidden Curriculum
Understanding unspoken expectations can help you make more out of your postdoc—and make you a stronger candidate for your next role.
"As early-career scholars who are neither students nor long-term employees, postdocs face particular challenges when it comes to navigating the hidden curriculum and the opaque expectations that can shroud higher ed....
"A postdoc role should enable you to not only gain further knowledge and skills but to explore career options, build your network and enhance your ability to transition into your next role successfully.... Creating an individual development plan using tools like Imagine PhD or myIDP is an effective strategy (and not just for postdocs!)."