The Career Center recognizes the complexity of the academic job search particularly in light of the changing, and sometimes, difficult nature of the academic job market. We are here to aid PhD students throughout the process via our online resources, graduate student programs, and individual appointments.
Overview of the Academic Job Search
The University Career Center supports both masters and PhD students as they navigate their career decision making. We have a group of dedicated staff who work with graduate students in all aspects of their career development, internship, and job searches. We offer individual appointments, workshops and programs, and web resources.
Deciding on whether to go to graduate school can be a lot on you. Here are some helpful things to consider when making your decision:
Every year, at least one fourth of all University of Michigan seniors enter graduate or professional programs immediately upon graduation, while many others will wait a few years prior to pursuing an advanced degree.
Should you go to graduate school? Only you can answer that question, but the decision will be a lot easier and sounder if you tap into all resources available to you on campus and beyond—professors, advisors, career counselors, UM alumni, family and friends—to help you:
Exploring your career options involves gathering and evaluating data/information about you and the many career options available, in order to determine fit between the two.
In order to find what fits, you first need to know your story-your skills, strengths, values, and experiences. Second, you need to know about the careers you are considering.
There are so many different ways to explore career options - be creative in how you choose to investigate your options.
Find out what career resources are available at The Career Center and around campus for you during your Michigan undergraduate experience.