Careers in Industry
Industry, government, arts, nonprofits and non-faculty education careers are appealing and engaging options for any graduate student. Curious about what the world of work outside the Ivory Tower looks like? Wondering how to pursue jobs in these fields? Explore this section for guidance, resources and strategies to get you where you want to go – wherever that is. Your time in academia has honed many skills that can be applied in any number of career paths. Start here to begin your search for the next chapter of your working life.
Career exploration resources
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Imagine PhD: Career planning and exploration tool for humanities and social science PhDs
- #alt-academy: A media commons project for people who hold doctorates in the humanities who want to explore alternative career paths
- American Educational Research Association Online Job Board: Job opportunities in educational research and administration
- Guidestar.com and Idealist.org: Nonprofit organizations
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Association of Science and Technology Centers: Organization of science centers and museums dedicated to furthering public engagement with science
- BioSpace: Biotech and pharmaceutical careers
- Colorado Bioscience Association: Features jobs across Colorado in life sciences
- EDIRC: Worldwide economics departments and think tanks
- My IDP Science Careers: Explore career possibilities and set goals in the sciences
- National lab and technology centers: Top national labs and centers
- New Scientist Jobs: Jobs in math, science and engineering