What happens after graduate school?
By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Guide
What happens after graduate school? What do you do with your graduate degree? What jobs are out there and how do you get them? This collection of advice on careers for graduate degree holders will help.
College Teaching
Teaching entails more than reading from a textbook. How do you become an effective teacher? Learn about college teaching here.
- College Teaching 101
- Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Making the Grade
- Get to the Point(s): Deliver Successful Lectures
- How to Mentor Graduate Students
- Writing a Letter of Recommendation: Getting Started
- Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation
Academic Job Market
The academic job market is notoriously challenging. Understand the market and increase your odds of getting hired.
- Locating Academic Positions
- What You'll be Asked During an Academic Job Interview
- What to Ask During an Academic Job Interview
- Postdoctoral Research - What's a Postdoc and How do I get one?
- Types of Colleges and Universities
CV Writing
The curriculum vita (CV) is the academic's currency. It is an academic resume which is very different from the traditional business-oriented resume.
Professional Development
Learning is a life long task and professional development is on your to-do list for your entire career.
- Preparing a CV
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Public Speaking: Conquer Your Anxiety
- How to Behave at a Presentation
- Grant Writing 101
- Media Interviews - Are You Ready to Share Your Findings?
- What to Do When Your Article is Rejected
- Postdoctoral Research - What's a Postdoc and How do I get one?
Alternative Careers
What if you don't want to go into academia? What else can you do with a doctoral degree?