Whether you’re considering academic positions or beyond, these resources will help you make the most of your options. Your graduate training provides valuable transferable skills for a range of industries. Click on any these sites to explore interests, find guidance for your job or internship search, and connect with opportunities.
Beyond the Professoriate provides in-depth tutorials, video library of interviews with advance degree holders from various fields, and worksheets that guide grad students into transitioning into academic or nonacademic careers. This is particularly helpful for those who want a structured step-by-step guide on gaining career clarity.ImaginePhD is a career exploration and planning tool designed specifically for graduate students and PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. It helps users understand their career options, assess their skills and interests, and create actionable career plans.MyIDP (My Individual Development Plan) is a career planning tool designed specifically for STEM graduate students and postdocs. It helps guide career development by combining self-assessment, goal setting, and strategic planning.The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is not just for postdoctoral fellows, but also helps graduate students understand the postdoc landscape, build professional skills, and plan strategically for research or non-research careers, all while connecting them to a broader scientific and academic community.MinorityPostdoc provides a curated directory of fellowships, workshops, industry opportunities, books and websites focused on supporting postdoctoral scholars—particularly those from underrepresented groups—to advance their research and career development.InterSECT Job Simulations allows graduate students explore future career options by going through job simulations with background and directions for you to complete tasks related to the career of interest. You can complete one task of the job simulation in as little as 1 hour, or complete the series of tasks for a deeper dive into a job area. Interstride is a nationwide online platform with webinars, job postings, internships, and networking options for both international students seeking employment in the US and for domestic student interested in seeking employment abroad. Read our Interstride resource page to learn more about its top features!
Higher Education News and Job Boards
The Chronicle of Higher Education hosts one of the most comprehensive academic job boards, with listings for faculty, research, and administrative positions across disciplines and institutions. Articles cover in-depth reporting of faculty life, tenure, and institutional politics.Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a free, dedicated higher‑ed job board with daily alerts and resources including specialized search tools for dual-career couples.Inside Higher Ed is geared toward a wide range of higher ed professionals, including graduate students, staff, and faculty, Inside Higher Ed’s job board includes entry level and academic staff positions in addition to faculty positions. Articles feature graduate student issues, career advice, and transitions beyond academia.
