The job market can be one of the most intimidating and high-stakes parts of an academic journey, especially for people not historically represented in public policy and research, such as people who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ , or first-generation. In this webinar, a panel of experts from various sectors and disciplines will share practical job market advice for Ph.D. graduates in fields related to public policy and management.
We will begin with a high-level overview of the job market process, including its stages, important recent trends, and valuable resources. Next, we will ask our panelists to delve into questions such as (1) determining your career goals and weighing the pros and cons of different sectors (e.g., academia, non-profit, government, industry), (2) how to prepare in the years and months leading up to the market, (3) when and how to conduct your job search, (4) how to put your best foot forward at each stage of the process, (5) what to expect from job offers and knowing if (and how!) to negotiate, and (6) how to take care of your well-being throughout the process.
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