The first step in beginning your career journey beyond the professoriate is to assess your interests, skills, strengths, goals, values, and self to better understand your story, as you connect with employers and opportunities of interest. As you take stock in the skills you have developed over the course of your Ph.D., we can help you reflect on your story and create a goal for career exploration.
ImaginePhD - This online database designed to provide career options for social science and humanities Ph.D.s includes a variety of assessment tools to explore your talents, skills, and interests to help set career goals.
MyIDP - This online assessment tool will help provide tangible career options for students in STEM fields. Learn more about your interests and career fit with this tool built specifically for Ph.D.s.
Assessment Tools - Review our range of career assessment tools to gain an in depth understanding of your unique strengths (CliftonStrengths) or explore personality preferences and gain a deeper understanding of self, as related to career exploration and pursuing non-academic options (MBTI).
Imperative - This on-line assessment tool will help you evaluate how you can bring meaning and authenticity to your work, as you identify your passion and core values, around work. The initial assessment is free, and can be brought to an appointment with us, for more conversation.
Career Coaching - you can also meet with our staff to explore your skills and interests through a coaching conversation. Before your appointment:
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Explore the tools above
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Create a LinkedIn account
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Create a profile on Handshake