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How do I answer the question: Why are you leaving academia? When applying for jobs outside of academia, professors and other PhDs find they're asked some version of: Are you planning to go back to academia? Let's talk about how to answer that question.


Ready to make the leap from PhD to Exit? Below find resources to do just that:

Enroll in Jen’s PhD Career Clarity Program to clarify want to do and how to communicate your value so you can land great-fit jobs that let you live where you want, get paid well, and still do meaningful work: https://courses.fromphdtolife.com/bun...

Subscribe to Jen’s From PhD to Life newsletter to get advice and resources for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who are done compromising their values and priorities chasing prestige or a paycheck: https://subscribe.fromphdtolife.com/

Did you know that even tenured professors change careers? I explored this with ‪@academic_exit‬:    • Professors Leaving Academia: Why They Quit...  

Wondering whether your next job should be a postdoc? Check out my conversation with the folks from ‪@STEMCELLTechnologies‬:    • To Postdoc or Not to Postdoc featuring Dr....  

Subscribe to the Academic Exit Newsletter and receive resources designed for PhD job-seekers: https://www.academicexit.com/opt-in-3...

Take Tory's course on how to Rethink Your Resume: Market Your PhD Experience to Land Industry Jobs: https://www.academicexit.com/rethink-...

Check out this panel conversation on PhDs' Marketable Skills:    • PhD Panel Discussion: PhDs' Marketable Skills  

Excited to do research outside of academia? Here's a panel discussion of what that looks like:
   • What does research outside of academia loo...  

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Hi, I'm Jen Polk, I'm an Academic Escape & Career Clarity Coach for PhDs. 👋🏻

I help professors, postdocs, and PhDs who are ready to leave academia land jobs where you feel valued and respected. I want you to live where you want, get paid well, and do meaningful work with supportive colleagues.

Are you ready to identify and pursue opportunities where you can be your best self? Find resources on the From PhD to Life website and YouTube channel to help you change careers.
https://fromphdtolife.com/

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