Considering Non-Academic Careers: Skills, Interests, Goals
Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Virtual event
- Contact
- David Lafferty, david.lafferty@carleton.ca
The professional outcomes of graduate students are changing, with the majority of PhD graduates now building careers in government, industry, nonprofits, education, and other sectors. Still, many graduate students in research-based programs struggle to see how the skills and knowledge they develop can translate to careers outside academia.
In this session, we’ll explore the foundations of career planning and professional development, focusing on how Master’s and PhD students can identify and pursue non-academic opportunities. By aligning your skills, interests, and goals, you’ll gain practical strategies for navigating and succeeding in a wide range of career paths.
All graduate students and postdocs are welcome. If you are a TA, this session counts toward voluntary paid training hours, provided that you are working as a TA in the term when the training takes place.
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Considering Non-Academic Careers: Skills, Interests, Goals (F2026)
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