Career Clarity for PhDs with Dr. Jennifer Polk of From PhD to Life

Are you thinking about leaving academia? Dr. Jen Polk of From PhD to Life joins me on The Social Academic for an interview about career clarity and your online presence. This interview is especially for academics considering leaving academia (or if you're forced to leave unexpectedly).0:00 Meet Jen Polk1:17 Social media for academics in 20255:27 Social media for PhDs on the job market11:03 Blogging and other ways to share online15:07 Reclaiming your online presence22:15 How to work with Jen Polk24:47 PhD Career Clarity Program31:54 Wrap upJennifer Polk, PhD, is a career coach, educator, and recognized expert in PhD careers. She regularly facilitates professional development workshops and delivers keynote presentations at institutions across the US, Canada, and internationally. Jen created her PhD Career Clarity Program to help PhDs navigate their career paths with confidence.Jen’s writing is published in University Affairs, Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Globe and Mail, Academic Matters, and in three books. More recently, she was an expert panelist for the 2021 Canadian Council of Academies report, Degrees of Success, on the challenges PhDs face transitioning to employment. Jen currently serves on the board of directors for the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies, and she’s on the management committee for a multi-year transborder project about PhD career paths. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Toronto. Find Jen online at From PhD to Life.Sign up for Jen's free webinar https://fromphdtolife.com/phd-job-search-help/Explore the PhD Career Clarity Program https://fromphdtolife.com/join-the-program/From PhD to Life website https://fromphdtolife.com/

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