Join Dr. Thomas J. Tobin, one of Eduflow’s global Top 100 Learning Influencers, in the latest installment of @higheredplus.bsky.social FREE AI Series Webinar Event to learn about emerging trends in how to effectively use generative AI to support UDL. Grab your spot now → bit.ly/2025webinar5

In industry, policy, and public spaces, impact depends on clarity, not jargon. Check out the 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 module from @higheredplus.bsky.social bit.ly/translating-...

Has anyone been affected by the federal layoffs today?

I often give advice like "talk to people" and "do informational interviews," but I know that’s not always enough. In this morning’s Substack newsletter, I announced a new page on the After Your PhD website: Job listings for Master’s and PhD students! afteryourphd.com/phd-job-list...

The dynamics of workplace relationships in industry are very different from what many are used to in academia. In research labs and classrooms, communication might hinge on expertise or data - but in industry, how you communicate often carries as much weight as what you communicate.

Are there any Mathematics PhDs looking for work? Mercor is looking to hire a Mathematics PhD at $70-$140 an hour on a contract basis. Share and tag if you know anyone :) work.mercor.com/jobs/list_AA...

When academics consider transitioning into industry, the spotlight often shines on technical expertise, publications, or teaching experience. But there’s another reality academics face during this pivot: student loans and personal debt don’t pause while you job search.

Check out the 4th episode of the After Your PhD Podcast 🎙️ #phds #academia #substack open.substack.com/pub/afteryou...

What does "belonging" mean in academia? And why do so many assume they won't find a sense of belonging elsewhere?

On 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 @higheredplus.bsky.social will be presenting a joint live webcast event on "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” followed by an interactive panel discussion. ⤷ (Free registration at bit.ly/Canada-Webca...)

📊 Did you know over 50% of PhD graduates leave academia for industry roles within five years? @higheredplus.bsky.social 's exclusive “Careers Beyond Academia: Transitioning from Academia to Industry” module covers hopes to help those with the pivot 🔗 Explore the module: bit.ly/careers-beyo...

I've been on Substack for a few months and it's been really great to get to know some of the creators/publishers on the site. One of those creators who talks about similar topics to After Your PhD is Andrea Grandi, PhD!

🎙️ Episode #2 is now live — featuring Simangele (Sima) Mabena! afteryourphd.substack.com/p/why-arent-... #community #phd #academia

Great news! Episode 2 was recorded this week with the special guest Simangele Mabena! She's currently ABD at the University of British Columbia, preparing to defend their dissertation this fall — but has already made a pivot out of academia and into community strategy. Stay tuned on Monday!

Interested in starting your own podcast? It's easier than it looks. This @higheredplus.bsky.social module is a hands-on guide to building a successful podcast tailored to YOUR niche. You’ll learn the essentials, from writing show notes and designing eye-catching thumbnails to distributing episode.

Join Dr. Sowmiya Rani Ph.D., one of LinkedIn’s leading voices on AI in higher education, for this FREE workshop. In this session, you’ll learn step-by-step how to make the most of these groundbreaking tools to manage your grants with confidence. 💡 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 → bit.ly/2025webinar4...

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the very first episode of the podcast! I'm currently looking to connect with individuals—PhDs or otherwise—who have made a unique or unexpected career pivot. #podcasts #phds #careers #careerpivot

Career pivots come in all different forms. In this podcast, I spoke with Jon Levesque about his pivot from corporate life to running a startup. afteryourphd.substack.com/p/from-corpo...

Want to land that industry job? Start with the right tools! @higheredplus.bsky.social Exclusive module: Interview Preparation for Industry Jobs is designed for today’s competitive market, backed by real stats and proven techniques: bit.ly/Interview-Pr...

This latest Substack post focuses on the complex position PhDs face as they enter the job market. The competition in the job applicant pool has changed significantly since 2021, when I entered the job market. #phds #substacks #jobmarket #academia afteryourphd.substack.com/p/phds-are-f...

📢 @higheredplus.bsky.social is hiring a Market Research Specialist! Remote | FT or PT | International applicants welcome Support marketing & sales, do web research, publish blog posts, manage social media + more. 💻 Flexible hours, long-term opportunity! 👇 How to apply in next post ⬇️

New feature added to afteryourphd.com A calendar for webinars, in-person events, and more! There's only one event added for now, but reach out if you'd like to share an event you are hosting geared towards transitioning academics. (:

Looking to land your first internship? Internships are key for gaining real-world experience, building connections, and jumpstarting your career—but finding one requires strategy. Learn to navigate job platforms, craft tailored resumes, and network effectively to stand out.

There’s truth to the idea that certain jobs like copy editing, photography, and others will continue to exist even as AI advances. We still need human experts, and that’s an optimistic outlook.

Any recommendations for the best Substacks to follow for PhDs? I was planning to make a resource page on the main website. If you have your own Substack page that crosses paths with After Your PhD LLC by helping PhDs, I'd love to include it in the resource page.

Feeling stuck choosing your next career move? If decision paralysis has you endlessly searching for the right career move, join Next Draft LLC for Jobs Decoded: Which One for You? and learn how to job search with clarity and confidence. See the post below for details on the discount.

@higheredplus.bsky.social is hiring an E-mail Marketing Specialist! 📍 Remote (U.S. preferred, open globally) 🕘 Core hours: 9AM–5PM ET 🎯 Part- or full-time role in a fast-growing eLearning SaaS startup. More 👇

Thinking about accepting your first industry job? Let’s talk job offers then. Job offers are more than numbers: - Job offers have layers: salary, benefits, equity, more. - Contracts include tricky clauses—know what you’re signing. - Multiple offers? Better decisions with clear comparisons.

Register now for Your Values, Your Career: A Grad Student’s Guide to Diverse Career Paths with Next Draft LLC! This awesome workshop is happening Tuesday, July 22nd, and will help you identify what meaningful work means to you, and how to explore career paths in a way that feels right.

Check out the latest newsletter post :D After Your PhD is now After Your PhD LLC! afteryourphd.substack.com/p/big-news-a...

If anyone would like to chat with others exploring careers outside academia, I've opened up the chat feature on Substack. I figure it would be a good space to talk about any obstacles people are facing, along with a space where people can connect on Substack. substack.com/chat/5130475

Check out the latest newsletter 👀 I'd love to share more stories about the impact of informational interviews. Reach out to [email protected] if you want to share. afteryourphd.substack.com/p/how-a-doze...

🚨 Your Grant Seeking Skills Set You Apart in Industry 🚨 When academics consider transitioning to industry, we often focus on technical expertise or subject matter knowledge. But one powerful, transferable skill that’s often overlooked? Grant seeking. @higheredplus.bsky.social

Tomorrow's newsletter is an exciting one. - An informational interview story (not from me) - After Your PhD is appearing in a resource guide (read to find out) - Someone reached out to be in the hashtag#opentoworkPhDs feature. Reach out if you want to be in the next one! afteryourphd.substack.com

Each quarter, @higheredplus.bsky.social highlights their favorite new book resource for CETL staff by holding a LinkedIn raffle for FREE signed copies! This quarter’s HigherEd+ CETL Spotlight Series book giveaway is for signed copies of Kevin R. McClure timely new book, “The Caring University”.

This is just the beginning for colleges nationwide. Sad to see. www.yahoo.com/news/indiana...

I'm always looking for ways to make the newsletter more helpful for those transitioning from academia into new career paths. One way is by featuring your informational interview stories. I’d love to include more personal experiences about how these interviews helped guide your next steps.

Join Dr. Tripti Chopra, one of LinkedIn’s top AI experts in higher ed, for this FREE workshop that will teach you step-by-step how to use Perplexity AI for academic research! Event hosted by @higheredplus.bsky.social 💡 Grab your spot now → bit.ly/2025webinar3...

I’m excited to spotlight a resource I think my community will find useful: the “How to Use AI Tools to Write a Resume or CV” course from @higheredplus.bsky.social 🚀 This course is relevant for anyone ready to (or curious) about leveraging AI to build their resume or CV.

The Humanities are more important than ever in 2025. And as deep funding cuts to Humanities programs throughout the nation continue, @higheredplus.bsky.social stands firmly with students and faculty across these critical disciplines.

An awesome opportunity to get your hands on an amazing resource for these unprecedented times we find ourselves in. Each quarter, @higheredplus.bsky.social highlights their favorite new book resource by holding a LinkedIn raffle for 10 FREE signed copies!

Life, uh, finds a way. 🦖 open.substack.com/pub/afteryou... #phds #afteryourphd #phd #newsletter #substack

Who should I follow on Substack? You can follow me here --> afteryourphd.substack.com

One of the biggest reasons I partnered with @higheredplus.bsky.social is their deep understanding of how tough—and sometimes isolating—the transition from academia to industry can be. Their Academia to Industry Digital Badge Program truly supports you every step of the way.

The newsletter is moving to Substack! afteryourphd.substack.com/p/after-your...

The latest proposed cuts to federally funded programs like TRIO are shrinking the pool of grant opportunities for researchers and institutions. Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 We can no longer rely solely on federal grants. 🔹 Foundation grants are often overlooked.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! In preparation for the upcoming newsletter, I revised a past article I did that dealt with regret. You can visit the After Your PhD site, or you can refer to a link I posted on my Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/129284...

Searching for a non-academic job after your PhD can feel isolating and daunting. That’s why Alma.Me launched a free Slack community for STEM, business, and health sciences PhDs to support each other on their post-academic job search.

If only academic hiring committees worked as fast as finding the new Pope.