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Build Skills & Gain Experience

Your graduate or postdoctoral work is already giving you valuable, transferable skills like research, communication, leadership, and data analysis. These skills are in high demand across many industries outside the professoriate. The key is learning how to recognize, strengthen, and apply them in new contexts.

What Are Transferable Skills?

Transferable skills are abilities you gain in one context (like teaching or research) that can apply to many others. Recognizing and articulating these skills is key to showing your value to employers and identifying areas for growth.

Consider how your experiences have built the following:

Communication, Leadership & Management, Patience & Empathy, Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking & Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Problem-Solving & Innovation, Independent Work & Self-Motivation

Teamwork & Collaboration, Organization & Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Initiative & Responsibility

Digital Literacy, Writing & Editing, Time Management, Adaptability

Explore & Reflect on Your Skillset

Your skills matter. Use these resources to understand how your advanced degree experiences translate to various careers and identify areas for growth

  • Values, Skills, and Interests Assessments from ImaginePhD: Identify your values, skills, and interests to clarify career direction.

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Gain Relevant Experience

If you're interested in hands-on experience, consider approaching companies and organizations with ideas for how you might contribute. (Leverage your networking for referrals!) How to Write an Internship Request in 7 Steps

Let's Build Your Plan

Need help identifying what skills to focus on—or where to get them? Our career coaches can work with you to build a personalized development plan.


Schedule a Coaching Appointment

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