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Beyond the Professoriate - The Key Difference Between Academic and Nonacademic Hiring — and What It Means for Your Job Search!

When

Oct. 7, 2026, 2 – 2:30 p.m.

PhDs and postdocs: Are you prepared to navigate both academic and nonacademic job markets?

Academic and nonacademic employers often value different aspects of your PhD training and experience. Understanding these differences can help you develop a more focused job search strategy and communicate your skills effectively to employers.

Join the Beyond Professoriate team for a webinar exploring how hiring differs inside and outside of academia and what you need to know as you consider your career options.

You’ll learn how to:
• Understand key differences between academic and nonacademic hiring
• Identify what nonacademic employers look for in PhD candidates
• Tailor your job search strategy to different career paths
• Focus your search on career pathways that align with your skills and goals

Open to doctoral students and postdocs from all academic disciplines. All sessions will be held via Zoom and recorded. Advance registration is required.

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-academic-nonacademic-hiring/ 

The University of Arizona’s new institutional subscription provides free access to Beyond the Professoriate for all U of A Ph.D & Postdoc students. The platform also includes on-demand lessons, self-paced courses, workbooks, and additional live webinars.
 
Create Your Account and Register
To attend, complete both steps:
  1. Create or access your free Beyond the Professoriate account using your U of A credentials.
  2. After logging in, register for the webinar.
Advance registration is required. The webinar will be recorded. Registered participants should watch for an email from Zoom containing their unique access link approximately one hour before the event.
 
Audience: U of A Ph.D & Postdoc students
Cost: Free
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