Whether your goal is an academic or non-academic position after attainment of your graduate degree, building skills outside of your degree requirements is an important part of your career preparation.
In this interview with Dr. Paula Chambers, founder of The Versatile PhD, Dr. Chambers explores:
- Whether an academic career is a realistic expectation
- Skills that you can build in graduate school that will strengthen your job applications
- How to make your resume concrete by counting everything
As you build your non-academic skills, such as marketing or web development, you may find out more about yourself and projects you enjoy. This can further your professional development by helping you to explore new career opportunities.