Your doctoral journey is a time to deepen your expertise and position yourself as a leader in academia, industry, or beyond. This page features articles, resources, alumni, job market statistics, and events to assist with your career development. Use these resources to shape your career trajectory and make a lasting impact in your field.

Top Resume Skills Employers Want to See in 2026

According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey, nearly 90% of employers look for problem-solving skills on student resumes, while almost 80% look for teamwork skills.

Your resume is where you show employers what you can do, from your work experience …

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Transferable Skills 101: Definition, Examples, and How to Build Yours in 2026

Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, you’ve likely built transferable skills through internships, volunteering, classes, and extracurriculars. These skills can transfer from one role to another and include soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving, as well as

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It is the people you don’t know that might prove the most useful

Izzy Titherington | June 16, 2026 | 5-minute read
Source: Financial Times Financial Times Networking

When recent graduates are told to build networks in order to advance their careers, the advice masks a bewildering maze of conflicting strategies.

To begin with, academics …

By Izzy Titherington
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The “weak job market” myth: Why you still have leverage at the start of your career

Most people will tell you that if the economy is shaky, you should just take whatever offer is thrown your way and be grateful for it. That’s a great way to start your career underpaid and feeling resentful. Even when …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Resources

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Discusses how Ph.D. candidates from all disciplines can explore the numerous job opportunities available to them and how to secure …

PhD Career Training Platform: Launch an Academic or Non-academic Career!

A career exploration and planning tool for the humanities and social sciences

What you learn in the classroom or lab is just one part of what will make you valuable to an …

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