Working in Academia and Industry  
Summary of the results of a survey of researchers in both areas - with advice from those in the trenches!

From Benchtop to Laptop
A profile of scientists who have moved into freelance science writing and editing How can you use your scientific expertise in new ways? (Requires free registration.)

Leaving Academic Physics -- What's Out There
Jennifer Hodgdon's extensive list of career opportunities for scientists who want to leave the ivory tower.

Survey Results: Academia vs. Industry  
The results of a survey of researchers in academia and industry, assessing work and quality of life. Essential reading for grad students - plus the graphs make it easy.

Tips for Leaving the Academy
This very helpful article notes that before leaving academia we must first deal with and overcome the fear of failure.

Recasting Yourself for Nonacademic Jobs
Graduate school has provided you with many skills. Here's how to apply them in nonacademic settings.

Transferring Your Skills
Info on how to find non-academic positions and transfer your skills beyond academe.

Management Consulting
Considering an alternative career? More Ph.D.s are goind into management consulting.

Nonprofits
Take your skills into the nonprofit arena.

What If You Love Teaching, But Can’t Get an Academic Job?
Chronicle of Higher Education article discusses options and offers suggestions on how to make the most of your situation.

Academia or Industry?
It's a difficult decision that requires you to consider many factors. Here's some help in sorting it all out.

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