Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies has purchased institutional subscriptions to Beyond Graduate School, designed for masters students, and Beyond the Professoriate, designed for PhD students and Postdocs.
Created to provide career training tailored for graduate students’ and postdocs' unique needs and demands, these platforms help you to explore career options; learn job search strategies through structured curriculum; and secure employment in your field of interest. Features and offerings include self-paced courses, workbooks, and virtual events such as career panels and interviews, as well as job search trainings (e.g. resume writing, preparing for interviews, networking, etc.).
- Beyond Graduate School is designed for master's students:
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- Beyond the Professoriate is designed for doctoral students and postdocs
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Â鶹ɫÇéƬ grad students and postdocs have access to both platforms so feel free to explore both! You must be actively registered to access the platforms.
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Upcoming Events
Beyond the Professoriate
(for PhDs and Postdocs)
How to Use the PhD Training Platform in Your Job Search
September 3, 12pm - 1pm (online)
Now more than ever, PhDs work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training to build meaningful careers after their degree or postdoc. But making the transition takes time — most job searches take 6+ months to explore career options, build a network, and apply strategically to postings.
So what can you do today to set yourself up for a successful job search?
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to make the most out of the PhD Career Training Platform. Access to this platform means you don’t have to navigate the job search alone—you have access to a research-informed toolkit designed specifically to support graduate students and postdocs in both academic and nonacademic job searches.
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently navigate the PhD Career Training Platform to support your academic or nonacademic job search.
- Apply proven strategies to explore your career options.
- Understand the timeline of a job search and take practical steps to get started today
Is a Faculty Job Right for You?
September 17, 12pm - 1pm (online)
Most doctoral students and postdocs pursue a PhD with the goal of becoming a university professor. But today’s academic job market is highly competitive and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances, and career goals evolve, it’s important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs. In today’s creative economy, PhDs are thriving in a wide range of roles — both within and beyond academia.
So how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you? How do you make a confident, informed decision about what career path to pursue?
This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How do I know if pursuing a faculty position is the right choice for me?
- How long should I stay on the academic job market?
- How do I evaluate whether my goals and values align with a faculty career?
- What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path
How to Explore Career Options in Industry
October 1, 12pm - 1pm (online)
PhDs are driven to build careers that offer impact, purpose, and intellectual challenge—they want careers where they can apply their skills and continue growing. And in today’s creative economy, there are countless opportunities for smart researchers outside academia.ĚýBut how do you find a career path in industry that’s the right fit for YOU?
Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where you’ll learn how to begin identifying career pathways that align with your interest, values, and strengths. We’ll discuss how you can turn career exploration into a manageable and empowering process.
This virtual session is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How do I find a career that aligns with my unique backgrounds, skills, and goals?
- How do I evaluate if a job or field is a good fit for me?
- Once I’ve identified career options, where do I begin my job search?
How to Build a LinkedIn Profile for an Industry Job Search
October 15, 12pm - 1pm (online)
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform—and an essential tool for PhDs exploring careers beyond academia. If you’re new to LinkedIn or unsure how to use it effectively in an industry job search, this webinar is for you.
You’ll learn how to create a compelling profile that clearly communicates who you are, where you’re headed, and the value you bring to nonacademic employers. We’ll also walk through how to tailor your profile as you move through different stages of your career exploration and job search.
Register for this webinar with the Beyond Prof team to gain the tools and confidence to present yourself professionally on LinkedIn.
This virtual session is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- Why is LinkedIn important for my nonacademic job search?
- How do I write an effective “About” section that highlights my skills and goals?
- How should my LinkedIn profile evolve throughout the job search process?
Overqualified or Underqualified? Which Is It and What to Do About It
November 5, 12pm - 1pm (online)
PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they're also told that they don't have enough experience. So, which is it?
Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to break down the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers.
This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers?
- How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions?
- How can I prove I’m a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience?
How to Job Search During Uncertain Times
November 19, 12pm - 1pm (online)
The funding landscape for graduate students and PhDs in the US has changed dramatically over the last year. As policy changes continue to impact the future of higher education and academic research, many students and postdocs are feeling uncertain about their future in academia.
In this webinar, the Beyond Prof team will lay out a four-step framework to help graduate students and postdocs navigate career planning during times of change. Whether you’re exploring nonacademic career options or just looking for stability, this session will provide clarity and actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence.
This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How can I assess my current situation in higher education?
- How can I explore my nonacademic career options?
- Why do I need to build a community to help me during these uncertain times?
How to Decide Between An Academic and Nonacademic Career [special webinar series]
December 8 - 11, 12pm - 1pm (online)
PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government.
But what career pathway will be right for YOU?
This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs and postdocs through a series of exercises to help them evaluate career options and identify next steps in building their career either as faculty or beyond the professoriate.
- December 8 - Introduction to Optimal Career Pathway/How to decide
- December 9 - How to identify your values
- December 10 - How to identify your most marketable skills
- December 11 - How to build your network using on campus resources
Who should attend: This series is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- What other career options are available to PhDs in my discipline?
- How to identify career pathways that are right for me?
- What can I do with my PhD?
- How do I build a community to help me navigate my job search?
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Beyond Grad School
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How to Navigate Career Fairs With Confidence
September 8 - 11, 2pm - 2:30pmĚý(online)
Career-fair season is here, which means it’s time to prepare your pitch, write your resume, and start researching future employers.
If you’re looking to stand out in your internship or job search, join Beyond Graduate School for “How to Navigate Career Fairs With Confidence,” an intensive boot camp designed exclusively for master’s students. This virtual boot camp will help you prepare for upcoming career fairs and meeting with employers. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, communicate your value, craft standout applications, and build your network.
During the week-long boot camp we’ll talk about:
- WELCOME VIDEO: How a Career Fair Fits Into Your Job Search
- Sept 8 (2 - 2:30pm ET): Setting Goals and Expectations for a Career Fair
- Sept 9 (2 - 2:30pm ET): How to Be Your Best Professional Self
- Sept 10 (2 - 2:30pm ET): The Risk of Using AI in Your Job Docs
- Sept 11 (2 - 2:30pm ET): Beyond Career Fairs: Why a Job Search Takes 6 - 9 Months
Take the guesswork out of career fairs and walk in with the confidence and strategy that get results.
How to Stand Out in an AI-Driven Job Market
October 1, 2pm - 2:30pm (online)
Generative-AI tools have made it easy for job seekers to churn out nearly identical resumes and application materials. As a result, recruiters are now also inundated with hundreds of generic resumes that look and sound the same. They skim over AI-written submissions, and the odds of your resume being picked out of the pile are slim.
So, how do you stand out in an AI-Driven job market?
By taking a different approach.
Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar on how to stand out in an AI-Driven job market. You’ll learn:
- The pitfalls of using AI in your job search.
- What makes you stand out in a hyper-competitive job market.
- Proven job search strategies that master’s students use to land interviews.
- Productive ways for using AI in your job search without losing your authentic voice or competitive edge.
Why Recruiters Are Ignoring You
October 15, 2pm - 2:30pmĚý(online)
If you’re an early-career professional reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn, you might find that your messages often go unanswered. Why are recruiters ignoring you?
The truth is, in the age of AI recruiters often receive hundreds of messages on LinkedIn. And they will respond to very few of them.
Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar on why recruiters ignore outreach from job seekers and what you can do about it. This webinar is designed specifically for master’s students who are early career professionals (less than 5 years of work experience).
During the webinar you’ll learn:
- Why recruiters ignore the majority of messages they receive.
- What you should do as a job seeker looking to connect with recruiters and hiring managers.
- The most effective use of your time as a job seeker on LinkedIn, and growing your network strategically.
3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making on LinkedIn
November 5, 2pm - 2:30pmĚý(online)
Are you finding networking on LinkedIn difficult? Not sure how to engage with employers, grow your network, or use the platform in a way that doesn’t seem self-serving?
Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar where we’ll explore how you can effectively use LinkedIn as a tool in your job search.
We’ll talk about the 3 most common mistakes master’s students make when using LinkedIn, and better strategies for leveraging the platform in your job search. During the webinar you’ll learn:
- Common mistakes job seekers make on LinkedIn and how to avoid them.
- Proven strategies for using LinkedIn to connect with people and expand your network.
- How to use LinkedIn throughout your career — not just when you need a job.
How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise
November 19, 2pm - 2:30pmĚý(online)
Are you earning a master’s degree to advance in your current profession? Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar on how to negotiate a pay raise or promotion as a career advancer.
This webinar is designed for professionals with 5+ years of work experience who are working on a master’s degree.
As a career advancer, you are likely already familiar with the salary expectations and negotiation process in your career field. This webinar will help you:
- Plan your negotiation.
- Clarify your added value, skills, and knowledge so you can make the case for your advancement.
- Help you research your promotion options by reaching out to your network.
How to Use Your Master’s to Change Careers
December 10, 2pm - 2:30pm (online)
Are you completing a master’s degree to help you change career fields?
As a career changer, you face unique challenges in your job search. You might not have a network in your new field of interest. Or you might worry that hiring managers won’t consider your previous experience as relevant to your new field.
So, how do you make the case that you have the credentials, skills, AND experience to break into your new career field?
Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar where you’ll learn:
- The importance of having a strong career transition story.
- How to network as a career changer.
- How to stand out in your job search as a career changer.
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