The Foundations of a Successful Job Search
with Dr. Maren Wood, PhD
Maren Wood is co-founder of Beyond the Professoriate, an online community and career hub for graduate students interested in careers as professors or professionals. She completed a PhD in History from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Maren speaks on university campuses across North America about the state of the academic job market. She provides tips and strategies for PhDs interested in careers beyond the professoriate. Maren has been the lead researcher on several important studies on the academic and non-academic job market, including The Many Careers of History PhDs for the American Historical Association, and JobTracker for Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae. Graduate students are invited to sign up for workshops with Maren on main campus or Foothills campus.
Workshop Schedule:
How to Make Good Career Decisions During Your PhD
Main Campus, May 23. 9:00-10:30 AM, Blue Room (Dining Centre)
Foothills Campus, May 27. 2:00-3:30 PM, Clara Christie Theatre
Foothills Campus, May 27. 2:00-3:30 PM, Clara Christie Theatre
Transferable Skills: Learn to Talk About What You Do Instead of What You Know
Main Campus, May 24. 9:00-10:30 AM, Blue Room (Dining Centre)
Foothills Campus, May 27. 4:00-5:30 PM, Clara Christie Theatre
Foothills Campus, May 27. 4:00-5:30 PM, Clara Christie Theatre