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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91ÉçÇø grad students and postdocs have access to both platforms so feel free to explore both! You must be actively registered to access the platforms.
91ÉçÇø Alumni also have access to these platforms! (PhD and Postdoc alumni have access to Beyond the Professoriate. Master's alumni have access to Beyond Grad School).
Upcoming Events
Beyond the Professoriate
(for PhDs and Postdocs)
What PhDs Need to Know About the Academic Job Market
April 2nd, 12pm - 1pm (online)
If you’re thinking about going on the academic job market this fall, part of your preparation will involve evaluating your readiness to apply for faculty positions. And if you’re still deciding between an academic and a non-academic career, one factor to consider is the availability of jobs in your discipline and your competitiveness for those positions. Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on what PhDs need to know about the academic job market.
This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How do I know if I’m competitive and ready to go on the academic job market?
- What is the state of the academic job market for my field?
- How do I prepare to go on the job market this fall?
Using AI in Your Job Search
April 16th, 12pm - 1pm (online)
As tools commonly referred to as Artificial Intelligence have emerged and grown in popularity, many PhDs and postdocs wonder if it is helpful to use generative AI to write their resumes or cover letters. While it might seem like a faster way to create job documents, generative AI has limitations. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- What can AI do and what are its limitations?
- What do I need to know before using AI in my job search?
- Will AI help me in my job search?
PhD Career Conference
May 5-9, 12pm - 1pm (online)
From May 5 - 9, Beyond the Professoriate will host its 12th Annual Online Career Conference. As a graduate student or postdoc at 91ÉçÇø, you have access to this popular conference series that has helped nearly 20,000 doctoral students, postdocs, and PhDs build careers beyond the professoriate. Beyond Prof’s annual career conference is designed to help PhDs quickly learn how to build a foundation for your job search strategy. Join the Beyond Prof team for a week of webinars, each designed to show doctoral students and postdocs what it takes to successfully build a non-academic career as a PhD.
- May 5: What employers actually value about your degree
- May 6: How to write a resume
- May 7: How to network when you don’t have a network
- May 8: Using LinkedIn in your job search
- May 9: How to find jobs that will give you stability
Beyond Grad School
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What to do if You’re Getting Interviews but no Job Offers
April 2nd, 2pm - 2:30pmÌý(online)
Have you been getting interviews but no job offers? Job searching is challenging, and we understand how frustrating it can be not to be selected to move forward in the process.
Join the Beyond Grad School team for this webinar where we’ll walk you through what to do if you’re feeling stuck at the interview stage in your job search. You’ll learn effective job search strategies for master’s students, and what catches a hiring manager’s attention.
This virtual workshop is designed for master’s students from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
- How can I strengthen my interview strategy?
- How can I strengthen my job search strategy?
- What are next steps I can take to move my job search forward?
How to Prepare for Your First 90 Days on the Job
April 16th, 2pm - 2:30pmÌý(online)
Congratulations, you’re getting ready to start a new job! Now, what can you expect? First, know that many companies have a 90-day probationary period for new hires. This is your chance to show how you’ll shine in your new role.
Join the Beyond Grad School team for this webinar where you’ll learn what to expect during your first 90-days, and how to position yourself for success going forward.
Maintaining and Growing Your Network
May 14th, 2pm - 2:30pm (online)
Networking doesn’t stop when you land a job. You need to continue to build your local network and support system as you advance in your career. In this webinar with Beyond Grad School, you’ll learn how to build relationships with your manager and colleagues, and the importance of building in-person networks and relationships.
Identifying Opportunities to Advance in Your Career
May 28th, 2pm - 2:30pm (online)
What happens if you aren’t sure you love your current job? First of all, know that it’s okay to re-evaluate your job or career path.
Join the Beyond Grad School team for this webinar where you’ll learn how to evaluate your current job and determine what’s not working — are there challenges with managers, colleagues, or company culture? You’ll then learn how to create a plan and take steps towards better aligning your values, skills, and current position.