Clik here to view.
My own worst enemy
I went on a date Monday night. It was with a man I didn’t know; we had dinner at a nice place. He’s a cook and restauranteur, which makes him, job-wise, quite unlike the people I’ve dated in the past....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Kimberley Yates
Kimberley Yates received her PhD in English from the University of Toronto in 1997 and completed a Masters of Information Studies in 2009. She is currently associate director of the Jackman Humanities...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should I give a workshop?
I’m part of a coaching group for women entrepreneurs, and last month I was challenged to come up with a workshop I could potentially offer. At first, this seemed an appropriate, exciting task. But over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New headshot(s)!
Photo by Shawn Jurek I had my photo taken on Sunday, a new experience for me! It was a beautiful day so Shawn Jurek and I were able to be outside, in the sunshine. I’m pleased with the resulting shots...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & As from around the web
Here are a couple interesting Q & As from Life After the PhD and Inside Higher Ed. Here’s an excerpt from an interview with Jessa Chupik, who transitioned from history PhD student to executive...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tackling “scholar’s hunch”
For a long time I’ve felt generally physically uncomfortable. I have to make a point of standing or sitting up straight. When I’m trying to sleep, I can’t figure out where to put my arms. All chairs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Let’s talk!
Perhaps my favourite thing about doing this blog is feeling part of the #alt-ac or otherwise post-PhD community, as well as being a little part of the conversation about higher education in general. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Chris Humphrey
Chris Humphrey earned his PhD in medieval studies from the University of York. He’s currently a project manager at Triodos Bank. Find him online at Jobs on Toast, his website of “positive &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Excited about post-PhDs
I spent a few hours today on the internet reading about PhDs who are happily working beyond the tenure track. Their stories are so inspiring and energizing. Two websites in particular had me feeling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Hillary Hutchinson
Hillary Hutchinson earned a MA in social anthropology and a MEd in higher education administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She’s a career coach who specializes in academic writing and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PhDs and entrepreneurialism
During my doctorate I worked occasionally as a freelance researcher and administrative assistant for a few small consultancies. After I defended, my plan was to continue doing this but on a more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Marketing the PhD
We know the prevailing attitude within academia tends toward the “tenure-track or bust” end of the acceptable jobs spectrum, but the problem exists on the outside, too. Most of the time, people I’m...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Sarah Kendzior
Sarah Kendzior earned her PhD in anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis. She is now a columnist for Al Jazeera English, a public speaker, a researcher and a consultant. Find her online at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Empathizing with adjuncts
During my final years as a PhD student, when most people in my cohort were applying for academic jobs, I wasn’t on the market. It was hard enough to focus on my dissertation, and I really wanted it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q &A: Alisa Harrison
Alisa Harrison earned her PhD in history from Duke University. She’s principal at A. Harrison Research & Consulting and the executive director of the Victoria (British Columbia) Division of Family...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#Femlead chat on informational interviews
I’m leading the #Femlead chat on Twitter this coming Tuesday, 16 April, between 2 and 2:30pm EDT (GMT-4). Please join me! From the University of Venus description: #femlead is for those who lead, those...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Staying in touch
One of the topics that came up on today’s #femlead Twitter chat was what to do after an informational interview. Amanda Page wondered what comes next. Well, after a thank you email, there isn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Pamela MacIsaac
Pamela MacIsaac earned her PhD in history from McMaster University in 1997. She later completed a Master of Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Sam Ladner
Sam Ladner is a senior researcher at Microsoft, researching the future of productivity. She holds a PhD in sociology and has studied work, technology, and organizations in both academic and applied...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Q & A: Mélanie Brunet
Mélanie Brunet earned her PhD in history and then her Master of Information from the University of Toronto. She’s now the librarian at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Ottawa....
View Article
