Facts Every Grad Student Needs to Know

• Less than half of PhDs trained in the U.S. end up in academia.
• Approximately 75% of PhDs will work in environments where other competencies are more important than research.
• There is a shortage of academic positions causing PhDs to depart involuntarily from the academic field.
• Guidance on how students might develop or adapt their professional skills for settings outside academe is usually not part of the preparation of most doctoral students.

If you’re in a PhD program, you want to plan ahead for your next steps.  Your professional development over the course of your program is key for your successful job search later.  Dr. Matt Helm works for Career Services and the Graduate School to assist PhD students who are making decisions, exploring options, and conducting a job search. 

I’d like help…
Exploring information on the PhD job search.
Getting info on Graduate Career & Professional Development in the Career Passport format.
Making an appointment to meet with Matt.
Getting even more information on Career & Professional Development through the Graduate School’s website.