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Non-Academic Careers for PhDs: A Talk with Dr. Paula Chambers

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Attention PhD applicants and students: You have devoted yourself to the subject that has captured your heart and mind… but is there a career awaiting you at the end of the road?

For the answer to this question and more, listen to the recording of our interview with our passionate guest, Dr. Paula Chambers, founder of The Versatile PhD.

00:02:50 – WRK4US: a shame-free, safe space for non-academic PhDs in the late ‘90s and the precursor of Versatile PhD.

00:06:32 – I am not a loser! How a PhD with a non-academic career can prove it (to themselves and others).

00:08:48 – The career services offices attitude. A breath of fresh air.

00:10:13 – 3 ways the Versatile PhD can help grad students and PhD holders.

00:13:21 – Advice for a PhD student who doesn’t have a goal or whose goal has changed.

00:16:31 – Obvious and less obvious non-academic career options for PhDs.

00:19:47 – Advice for current and future students.

00:21:56 – How can grad applicants and students position themselves for non-academic careers? (Outstanding advice alert.)

00:25:56 – The big question: Are you happy that you have a PhD?

00:28:46 – The kaleidoscopic mood climate at the Versatile PhD.

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• Choosing a Ph.D. Program: 3 Tips

• Get Your Game On: Prepping for Your Grad School Application

• The Versatile PhD

• “STEM PhD Job Market is Down”

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