These days it’s quite common for PhDs and postdocs to be interested in both academia and industry. While applying for both roles simultaneously can be challenging, it’s certainly possible—it just requires careful planning. In this session, we’ll discuss the differences between academic and non-academic timelines, the different stages of the job search process in each domain, how to divide your time wisely, and how to stay organized when your timelines converge.
- Who Are You?
- Communities
- Career Interests
- I’m Exploring
- Architecture & Design
- Consulting
- Education & Academia
- Engineering
- Fashion, Retail & Consumer Products
- Fellowships & Gap Year
- Finance
- Fine Arts, Performing Arts, & Music
- Galleries, Libraries, & Museums
- Government, Law & Public Policy
- Healthcare & Public Health
- International Relations & NGOs
- Life & Physical Sciences
- Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
- Media, Journalism & Entertainment
- Non-Profits
- Nursing
- Pre-Health, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad
- Real Estate, Accounting, & Insurance
- Research
- Social Work & Human Services
- Sports & Hospitality
- Startups, Entrepreneurship & Freelancing
- Sustainability, Energy & Conservation
- Technology, Data & Analytics
- Student Communities
- Career Interests
- Learn How To…
- Explore Careers & Industries
- Make Connections & Network
- Search for a Job or Internship
- Write a Resume/CV
- Write a Cover Letter
- Engage with Employers
- Interview
- Research Salaries & Negotiate Offers
- Find Funding
- Develop Professional and Leadership Skills
- Apply to Graduate School
- Apply to Health Professions School
- Apply to Law School
- Exploration
- Outcomes
- Events
- Jobs & Internships
- For Employers
- More



